Catholic Response to Outbreak of Coronavirus
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Title
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Catholic Response to Outbreak of Coronavirus
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Description
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Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on International Justice and Peace and Bishop David J. Mallot, Sean Callahan the president of Catholic Relief Services, and Sr. Mary Haddad, RSM, the president of the Catholic Health Association of the United States offer a statement in the midst of the Coronavirus outbreak. The statement applauds healthcare workers and calls on governing bodies to work together to combat the virus. The statement also recognizes the U.S. for sending 17 tons of medical supplies to China, an example of how compassion and teamwork is needed at this time. A part of his address contains the following:
“The Catholic Church in the United States stands in solidarity with those affected by the coronavirus and their families, health workers who are valiantly trying to diagnose and treat patients, and those under quarantine awaiting results of their screening for the virus. We offer our prayers for healing and support those organizations, both domestic and international, working to provide medical supplies and assistance to address this serious risk to public health."
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http://www.usccb.org/news/2020/20-32.cfm
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Date Created
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February 18, 2020
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Creator(s)
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Chieko Noguchi
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Miguel Guilarte
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Denomination
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Christian
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Sub-Tradition
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Roman Catholic
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Issues
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english
Human Health and Well-Being