Church of England urges government to allow singing to return to church
The Church of England is urging that singing be allowed in churches as soon as possible in light of the receding COVID-19 pandemic. Current guidance from the government of the United Kingdom states that singing and playing instruments, other than the church organ, ought to be avoided amid official reviews of the latest available scientific and medical advice about which activities can be managed safely, according to The Bristol Live.
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick warned last month of the problem of exhalation spreading droplets further during the singing of hymns and thus increasing the likelihood of a further disease spread. Along with the Royal School of Church Music, the Church of England is encouraging the government to be proactive to ensure making music can resume in churches once it is safe.
“We know that for church musicians this remains a difficult time and many are anxious to know the date it will be possible to sing and play together again. “This way we can safeguard our choral tradition which many believe to be the finest in the world,” said Sarah Mullally, the Bishop of London.
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