The Philippines reported its highest daily rise in COVID-19 cases in nearly 3 months while Japan s Okinawa emerged as the epicenter of a new virus surge.
MANILA: A Philippine church that is home to a centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ will shut its doors to devotees for three days leading to its annual feast, its priests said on Wednesday, as the daily tally of Covid-19 cases climbed to a three-month high.The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene would be closed from January 7-9 after the government's.
The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, otherwise known as Quiapo Church, will be closed for three days starting Monday for massive disinfection. Fr. Douglas Badong, parochial vicar, said the basilica will not accept devotees from January 3 to 6 to give way to disinfection activities in support of efforts…
Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene - Quiapo Church (Facebook photo) MANILA - The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, otherwise known as Quiapo Church, will be closed for three days starting Monday for massive disinfection. Fr. Douglas Badong, parochial vicar, said the basilica will not accept devotees from January 3 to 6 to give way disinfection activities in support of efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Masses will continue to be aired online. "The leadership of Quiapo Church, led by Msgr. (Hernando) Coronel, due to the news of the sudden increase in Covid cases in Manila, we thought that temporarily, the Quiapo church will be closed," Badong said in a video message posted on social media. "This is the church's cooperation to prevent the spread of Covid infection and make way for the cleaning and disinfection of the church and its surroundings in preparation for this important day for our devotees," he added. Devotees may