A study in the Netherlands found that 9 of the 10 largest corona foci in the country are in the "Bible Belt" • The government did not close or restrict churches, synagogues and mosques
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Nine of the ten largest foci of corona outbreaks in the Netherlands are in distinctly Christian regions, according to a study by the Trouw website, based on data from the country's Public Health Institute.
These are nine communities defined the Dutch Bible belt ", where at least 20% of the population Christian voters. The only exception to the list is the island Orc, there have clashed in recent weeks, groups of young people to the police, against the background of failure to comply with the limits corona.
Holland was audit broad public on the government's decision not to close churches, mosques and synagogues closure last. for example, on Sunday held a church Bbrnoold prayer attended by hundreds of people, despite the explicit request of the authorities to gather.
In response to criticism, the leaders of the church - Catholic and Protestant alike - read To their communities not to attend mass events.The Catholic Church even banned any Christmas gathering.