The participation in religious activities will be banned for two weeks in connection with the measures to prevent infection with the coronavirus. “We will discuss with all the religious denominations so as to see how we can do this so that the parishioners do not suffer much. Physically, the coming together for such services will not be possible, Prime Minister Ion Chicu said after the meeting of the National Extraordinary Commission for Public Health.

He noted that a variant is to broadcast the religious ceremonies on the national TV channel, IPN reports.

Premier Chicu stated that mass recreational activities, such as discothèque parties and concerts, will also be banned. The managers of amusement and public eating places must take increased protection measures.