Metro Manila parishes temporarily close due to COVID-19 cases

Several parishes in Metro Manila have temporarily closed their doors due to confirmed COVID-19 cases among their staff and clergy.

The Santisima Trinidad Parish in Malate, Manila, has shut down after its parish priest and other staff members tested positive for the virus.

The parish priest is currently recuperating in isolation, while their cook is hospitalized, and other staff are under voluntary quarantine.

The Archdiocese of Manila is coordinating with local government and health officials for contact tracing and medical assistance.

Similarly, the Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish in Quezon City announced a two-week lockdown starting June 25 following a staff member's positive test result.

Both parishes are undertaking disinfection and swab testing of their personnel during the lockdown period.

Despite the physical closures, the churches will continue to hold online masses to serve the faithful.