Union of Catholic Asian News, 5 May 2009
SINGAPORE (UCAN) -- Archbishop Nicholas Chia of Singapore has issued precautionary measures to be observed at Mass in view of the feared spread of swine flu around the globe.
In a recent e-mail sent to all parish priests, Archbishop Chia instructed that Communion not be given on the tongue, that people avoid shaking hands during the sign of peace at Mass, and that holy water fonts not be filled.
In addition, the archbishop said people who have a fever or cold should be advised not to attend church services.
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