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VBS asks for suspension of religious activities in COVID-19 affected localities

The Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) has directed the suspension of all religious activities and mass gatherings in localities where COVID-19 cases have been reported or there is a high risk of community infections.
VBS asks for suspension of religious activities in COVID-19 affected localities ảnh 1The VBS asks for suspension of religious activities in COVID-19 affected localities. - Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The Executive Council of theVietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) has directed the suspension of allreligious activities and mass gatherings in localities where COVID-19cases have been reported or there is a high risk of community infections.

The VBS said considering the ongoing complex developments of the pandemic, monks andnuns at pagodas and places of worship must strictly follow directives ofthe Prime Minister, COVID-19 prevention regulations of the Health Ministry, anddirective documents of People's Committees of provinces and cities nationwide.

Places of worship in localities still free from COVID-19 should alsorefrain from organizing religious activities and events with large numbers ofparticipants. In events allowed by the authorities, participants must strictlyfollow epidemic prevention measures and the Ministry of Health’s 5K message -khau trang (face masks), khu khuan (disinfectant), khoang cach (distancing),khong tu tap (no gatherings), and khai bao y te (health declarations).

The preparation for the 2565th Buddha'sBirthday, and district-level Buddhist congresses (2021-2026) in localities must bebased on the pandemic situation in each locality, and comply with COVID-19prevention regulations and instructions of local authorities.

The VBS also called on followers to detect cases of illegal entry andstay to prevent the risk of COVID-19 infection in community./.
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