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Churches Respond to President Trump's Announcement.

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Churches Respond to President Trump's Announcement.Church Decide whether or not to reopen their doors

Wide testing.

The health department is treating this incident as urgent.

Churches in the chattanooga area are faced with the decision to reopen their doors.

This comes after president trump's announcement friday that places of worship will become essential.

News 12's winston reed has the latest details about what local churches are planning to do in the coming weeks.

Friday, president trump identified churches, synagogues, mosques and other places of worship as essential.

"i call upon governors to allow our churches and places of worship to open right now.

If they don't do it i will override the governors."

Brainerd baptist church is set to reopen on june 7th and people are required to reserve a seat online.

Extra services have been added to reduce capacity including a separate program for seniors 65 and older.

Attendees are not required to wear masks but volunteers and staff must have there temperature checked.

"the church never closed.

The east third street church of christ began virtual and live stream service in march.

Minister john taylor senior is hesitant to fully reopen his congregation.

"we don't want to just respon to what the president is saying.

We also want to look at science, look at what the doctors are saying and follow their recommendation s as well as cdc."

Minister taylor believes virtual service is the safest option.

"we want to monitor the cases t make sure they're going down."

Those who do enter the third street church of christ are required to wear mask and have their temperature checked.

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