Just got off the phone with Diocese of Austin. They are NOT canceling services for coronavirus concerns now, and will move forward with plans to make temporary changes - like removing holy water, not giving communion directly to mouth, and avoid holding hands.
Until there is a confirmed coronavirus case, they won't cancel services. If there is a confirmed case, many options will be on the table, including canceling services.
Also of note: the Diocese of Austin encompasses 25 counties. They can ask churches in certain areas to make changes if there's an outbreak there, but not necessarily the whole diocese.
Also being told they're not taking cues from #SXSW. They are only going off what local and state health departments are saying.
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