Days after administering Holy Communion to about 500 members of his church, a priest in the Washington, DC, United States has tested positive for COVID-19.
According to WUSA, the statement from Rev. Timothy Cole revealed that he attended three services last Sunday at Christ Church Georgetown, which were attended by 550 people.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is recommending anyone who visited the church between February 24 through March 3 to self-quarantine for 14 days.
A health statement from Mayor Bowser also said DC Health was notified of the confirmed COVID-19 case on March 7.
Meanwhile, Christ Church Georgetown has suspended all services, meetings and other activities until further notice.
