COVID 19 and Holy Week (4-9-20)

COVID 19 and Holy Week (4-9-20)

Many families are asking themselves how they can celebrate easter... in the midst of a pandemic.

Some states are trying to limit religious gatherings and some are not.

Medical professionals say although this easter will be untraditional...it's the only way to stay safe.kq2's kilee thomas has the story.

Easter sunday is a big deal for a lot of families, and so is the battle on whether or not to hold church services "there is no gathering that is protected from infectivity."

"be really thoughtful about easter dinner.

Don't try and bring large groups together even though you're gonna want to."

The issue of whether or not the government should put limits on religious very much an ongoing issue republican legislatures revoking an order meant to limit religious gatherings of 10 people or more "they just do not want the government to tell them that they can't participate in a religious function.

It was a matter of who was telling them they couldn't practice their faith."

In st.

Joseph, churches across town are deciding on their own to hold their services online and in parking lots it's a way to safe and connected "we'll be online for easter, like a lot of churches in our town."

"and so we'll have the songs and the prayers and the scriptures, but won't we have the hugs."

Missouri's stay at home order allows for individuals to go to and from their place of worship, as long as they are adhering to social distancing guidelines keepings 6 feet away from any one person and limiting social gatherings to 10 people or less.

Reporting, kilee thomas, kq2 news.

Many local churches are participating in park and praise this weekend...where church members can celebrate easter with fellow members while staying in their cars (alan