Trump lifts Coronavirus restrictions for churches to re-open
(The Slice): Pres. Trump said, "In America, we need more prayer -- not less" as he announced in and impromptu press briefing appearance that houses of faith will be deemed as "essential services" during the national Coronavirus shut down effective immediately. By this order, religious facilities - mosques, synagogues and temples included -- can open their doors and resume regular operations. He added that he will "trump" the decisions of governors who do not cooperate. "The governors need to do the right thing and allow these very important essential places of faith to open right now. . .," Trump said. "If they don't do it, I will override the governors." What's missing is the roadmap for returning to in-person worship. Updated guidance directed toward preparing churches to re-open that was expected from the Centers for Diseases Control previously was not released by press time. The White House said the document was ...