Guidance for Spiritual and Religious Gatherings During COVID-19

Authors

Iowa Department of Public Health

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-27-2020

Capture Date

5-10-2020

URL

https://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/61/covid19/Guidance%20-%20Religious%20Facilities%20and%20Places%20of%20Worship.pdf

Abstract

This is a statement from the Iowa Department of Public Health regarding the May 1st, 2020 reopening of places of worship. The statement details guidelines and social distancing rules required for places of worship to reopen. The order comes despite the increase in limitations around large gatherings issued by Governor Kim Reynolds. The document provides recommendations for religious organizations regarding the use of technology, virtual services, sanitation, and hygiene prevention efforts.

WMU ScholarWorks Citation

Iowa Department of Public Health, "Guidance for Spiritual and Religious Gatherings During COVID-19" (2020). Pandemic Response and Religion in the USA: Health. 44.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/religion-pandemic-health/44