Coronavirus Brings Public Gatherings to a Halt

Daily life ground to a halt under the threat of the coronavirus pandemic Sunday, as tighter restrictions by governments and businesses put further constraints on travel, shopping, elections and even religious services.

Manhattan’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral canceled Mass, after the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York announced Saturday that it was suspending all Masses in its jurisdiction. Catholics in Seattle earlier canceled Masses, while Mormon Church leaders have indefinitely stopped services around the world.

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