Our office has received calls from churches asking if there is a resource that can be used during this outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We are recommending two sources for the most accurate and up to date information:
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Episcopal Relief & Development: https://www.episcopalrelief.org/what-we-do/us-disaster-program/faith-based-response-to-epidemics/
As Episcopal Relief says: “Our role in responding, as churches, dioceses and compassionate Christians, is to:
– Combat fear with knowledge in order to encourage preparedness and decrease stigma.
– Maintain operational continuity and continue worship life in the case of potential quarantine and disruption.
– Show God’s compassion and care to those in our communities who are affected.”
Please contact me if you have questions or need any other resources.
Nicole Krug
Diocesan Disaster Coordinator