The choir performed indoors — even though health experts have warned that COVID-19's spread can be augmented by singing.
’s close evangelical ally Pastor Robert Jeffress, performed during “Celebrate Freedom Sunday,” a service attended by prominent politicians and hundreds of parishioners.to try to curb the spread of the virus during the service, encouraging people to wear masks, conducting temperature checks, providing hand sanitizing liquid, and encouraging vulnerable populations to stay home.
But the church also had its choir sing ― despite the fact that indoor choir rehearsals and performances have beenThe choir of First Baptist Dallas performs at"Celebrate Freedom Sunday" on June 28, 2020.But during performances, members removed their masks and sang loudly and energetically while facing the audience. They performed the national anthem, the anthems of each branch of the military and several hymns. The indoor service lasted for about one and a half hours.
Asked about the decision to feature live choral singing on Sunday, church spokeswoman Abigail Miller insisted that “we have been very strategic and prudent in our approach.” “We have taken steps to ensure that no one who has knowingly been exposed to COVID-19, demonstrated any symptoms, or tested positive has participated in our choir or orchestra for at least 14 days prior to our worship service,” Miller told HuffPost on Monday.AP Photo/Tony GutierrezOver 2,000 people attended Sunday’s service, according to the. While there were gaps between attendees in the first few rows, many other pews appear to be packed with congregants, according to video of the service.
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