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Germany tries to trace people who attended church service at which COVID-19 spread

General view of the entrance to the prayer room of Evangelical Christian Baptist church. Photo: Reuters.

German authorities are trying to trace everyone who attended a church service in Frankfurt this month after more than 107 people tested positive for the coronavirus.

Churches in the state of Hesse, where Frankfurt is located, have been able to hold services since May 1 following the easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions, provided they adhere to official social distancing and hygiene rules.

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