Worshippers attend an Orthodox Church in the city of Slutsk, Belarus on Sunday (April 3) without applying social distancing amid growing concern due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Anthony, Bishop of Slutsk and Soligorsk said, "We encourage parishioners to fulfil all the requirements of sanitary and epidemiological services and wash their hands often. Do not be afraid to get infected in the temple, do not be afraid to get infected during holy baptism."

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