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January 07, 2021
SINCE the pandemic began, it was clear in various news reports around the world that churches have become a hotspot for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) transmission and cluster cases.
However, in a country where going to church or religious gatherings have been the norm, prohibiting and discouraging people from going to religious gatherings was not well received by many faithful.
In December 2020, Metro Davao Pastors Fellowship said rules imposed by the City Government of Davao to curb the spread of Covid-19 are "biased against Christians." One of those rules is the extreme restrictions on using electric fans and airconditioning also hinder some of the churches to hold meetings.