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When People Can't Go to Their Houses of Worship

Religious communities are trying to stay connected while also staying safe from the coronavirus.
Ericka Cruz GuevarraAdhiti BandlamudiMarisol Medina-CadenaAlan Montecillo
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The San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin canceled services and classes since Santa Clara and five other Bay Area counties issued the"shelter in place" order. (.Eugene Zelenko/Wikimedia Commons)

Religious services and rituals are a big part of many people’s lives. But now, houses of worship are closed to the public because of the coronavirus.

So in a time when more people might feel afraid, anxious or isolated, what are religious communities doing to take care of their congregations?

Guest: Adhiti Bandlamudi, Silicon Valley reporter for KQED News

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