Carol singing will not be permitted and churches should consider holding additional services, with pre-booked spots over the Christmas period, under new public health guidance for religious services. Due to the increased risk of Covid-19 transmission from people singing in proximity to others, the guidance stated carol singing will not be permitted at religious services. Religious services were permitted to resume this week with limits of 50 people in attendance. Previously church services had been held via webcam during the national lockdown, with funerals permitted but limited to 25 people. “Congregational singing, choir singing and carol singing is not permitted, due to the increased risk of spreading virus to others present at the service.

Source: The Irish Times December 04, 2020 17:35 UTC