The rector of a prominent Washington D.C. Episcopal church, who was confirmed to be the city's first person infected with coronavirus, administered communion and shook hands with congregants at a service attended by more than 500 people. Cole had shook hands with parishioners and administered communion at the 11:15am service, confirmed a church spokesman. The church, since Cole was confirmed to have the virus, has canceled all activities until further notice. A Washington high school linked to the second case was closed Monday, though no new confirmed coronavirus cases have been reported. As both a mayor and the de-facto governor of a quasi-state, Bowser has more powers than the average city mayor.

Source: Daily Mail March 09, 2020 18:27 UTC