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Priests warned against close contact during Mass amid coronavirus spread

The Catholic church has urged its bishops to observe guidelines set to reduce coronavirus spread.

Priests have been advised to wash hands during Mass celebrations that involve coming in close contact.

"Use soap and water before any liturgical celebration and use soap in the lavabo rite to ensure cleanliness as you come in contact with bread and wine," said the statement from the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops.

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