COVID-19 outbreak at San Francisco church leaves at least 3 priests ill

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Monday, February 8, 2021
Church outbreak leaves at least three priests ill
An outbreak of COVID-19 at Saints Peter and Paul Church has at least three priests ill in San Francisco.

SAN FRACNISCO (KGO) -- Saints Peter and Paul Church in San Francisco is reporting an outbreak of COVID-19 in its rectory.

At least three priests have fallen ill. That is according to a message on its website.

The church says it will be closed through February 13, with all services streamed online only.

RELATED: City attorney says Archdiocese of San Francisco is holding illegal gatherings, putting community at risk

The San Francisco City Attorney's Office sent the Archdiocese a cease-and-desist letter last year ordering the church to stop holding large indoor masses.

In July, at least 10 people were infected with COVID-19 at a wedding ceremony held at the church against public health orders.

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