Articles of interest about the virus & religion - Aug 22

***SPREADING THE VIRUS

At least 7 Covid-19 cases in Nebraska tied to the South Dakota motorcycle rally

Study finds children’s role in virus spread may be larger than once thought 

Infections are trending upward in Midwestern states ($)

***RISKS OF CATCHING THE VIRUS 

The odds of catching Covid-19 on an airplane are slimmer than you think, scientists say

Riskiest to least risky activities during the pandemic, ranked 

CDC coronavirus risk guidance: Why surfaces are less of a risk than close contact

Coronavirus can survive on plastic, metal surfaces, but does it matter? The chance of transmission through inanimate surfaces is very small.

***AFTER THE VIRUS 

Researchers discovered the strongest evidence yet that overcoming the coronavirus grants immunity from reinfection  

I Had COVID-19, and These Are the Things Nobody Tells You

***FLU & SYMPTOMS

When should I get my flu shot this year? Everything to know about flu season

Coronavirus symptoms tend to begin in a certain order: Fever first, then cough, muscle pain

***RELIGION & THE VIRUS

Hundreds gather at Portland waterfront, without masks, to see controversial worship leader

“Six-foot distance and wearing masks are pagan rituals of satanic worshipers” Mom tells school board

Judge allows Los Angeles megachurch to hold indoor services despite health orders  

LA County Asks To Sanction Grace Community Church Up To $20,000

***RELIGION

A preacher with sneakers coming soon to TBN: Steven Furtick to replace Kenneth Copeland, says network 

QAnon: The alternative religion that’s coming to your church

Maine man accused of hitting driver with a Bible during car theft attempt

***RELIGION AND POLITICS 

America hasn’t always been kind to Catholic presidential candidates (opinion)

An evangelical Christian musician who once prayed with Trump is hosting worship concerts across the US in defiance of pandemic orders

***RELIGION & RACIAL ISSUES 

"Black and White evangelicals once" talked about ‘racial reconciliation’ (opinion)

***DENOMINATIONS 

Despite Racial Tensions, Black Southern Baptist Churches Still on the Rise

PC(USA) shortfall projected: Dealing with the financial fallout of COVID-19