The growing threat of the coronavirus has forced Catholic officials in Hong Kong to suspend all church activities from February 15 to 28, including Sunday and Ash Wednesday Masses.
Ucanews.com reported that Cardinal John Tong, apostolic administrator of Hong Kong, said the "disappointing" decision had been made "because the next two weeks will be a crucial time to suppress the epidemic."
"Some church members may be disappointed" with the diocesan move, the cardinal said. "This is not an easy decision."
