Avoid crowding in churches during Christmas, say Maharashtra government guidelines

Churches in Maharashtra to operate with 50 per cent seating capacity during Christmas festivities.

In view of concerns about the Omicron variant of coronavirus, churches should operate with 50 per cent seating capacity during Christmas festivities, said the latest guidelines issued by the Maharashtra government on Thursday.

Only a minimum number of choristers should be allowed to perform choirs inside the churches and separate mics should be given to each performer, they added.