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D.C. priest who distributed communion and shook hands with more than 500 worshippers tests positive for coronavirus

D.C. priest who distributed communion and shook hands with more than 500 worshippers tests positive for coronavirus

A D.C. priest who distributed communion and shook hands more than 500
worshippers has become the first confirmed Covid-19 case in Washington,
DC.

Reverend Timothy Cole of  Christ Church, Georgetown identified
himself as a confirmed novel coronavirus patient in a letter to
congregants this week. He reportedly received the diagnosis about a week
after he participated in Sunday services attended by around 550 people
on March 1, including one service in which he helped distribute Holy
Communion.

Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Mayor Muriel Bowser said
Rev. Timothy Cole is hospitalized, referring to the man as “patient
one.”

He also asked members of the church who visited Church either on
February 24 or between February 28 and March 3, to self-quarantine
themselves.

“As of late last night, DC Health is recommending that anyone who
visited Christ Church, Georgetown, either on February 24 or between
February 28 and March 3, self-quarantine themselves at home for 14 days
since the last time they visited the church,” Bowser said.

Rev.Cole also released a statement on Monday to address the situation.

“As we said before, we did not make the decision to close our doors
lightly, but out of an abundance of caution for the most vulnerable
among us,” Cole said. “There is no need to panic. Following sensible
precautions provided by the CDC will go a long way towards ensuring the
good health of our community.”

“I can now confirm that I am the individual who tested positive for the coronavirus,” he said.

He added that he will “be okay” and is “receiving excellent care.”

The church announced on Monday that all services and activities have been suspended until further notice.

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