Two megachurches in Democratic-leaning New Mexico are facing $10,000 in fines over claims they violated state COVID-19 restrictions on Christmas Eve. Videos and photos taken at Albuquerque's Legacy Church and Calvary Church went viral on social media shortly after the holiday, showing hundreds of parishioners in close proximity, with many not wearing masks. CHRISTMAS CHURCH SERVICES WILL LOOK DIFFERENT AMID PANDEMICState regulations require that religious services held in red-zone counties -- those with the highest percentage of COVID-19 infections -- be limited to 25% capacity, and Gov. To that end, the majority of people attending Christmas Eve services wore a mask as they entered the facility, he said. "How can a church service celebrating the birth of Jesus be selfish?"

Source: Fox News December 31, 2020 17:48 UTC