(From the Springfield-Greene County Health Department)We have been getting a lot of questions about a holiday event that occurred this past weekend.
Ahead of the event, we did reach out to urge distancing protocols and to request that they require masking, even where not required by ordinance—as there are not any James River Church locations within the city limits of Springfield, where masking is required.
Organizations can and are encouraged to implement their own policies that will best keep staff and visitors protected. We sincerely hope this will not become a super spreader-type event, but will be monitoring our data closely to evaluate any positive cases that may result.
From Director of Health Clay Goddard:
"I was shocked and deeply saddened to see photos from the James River event over the weekend.
I can’t see those photos without also thinking of the images we’ve all seen of the impossible circumstances our hospitals are battling every day. Hosting a giant event without distancing or masking is irresponsible and insulting to the people on the front lines of this crisis, most especially the health care workers who are overwhelmed.
An event of this magnitude, indoors and in such close proximity, combined with case numbers where they are and our hospitals full, could be devastating.
By and large, our local churches have been great examples of staying emotionally connected while protecting one another in this pandemic—this example does not do those congregations justice."
1 comment:
It's like a cauldron of deadly contagion. Death is something that these deplorables seem to worship.
I bet they will all proudly tell you they are pro-life too.
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