Update on H1N1 Precautions

December 2009

The Diocese of New Ulm has not directed that any liturgical changes be made related the H1N1 virus. On December 10, 2009 the following directives were communicated to the parishes.

The H1N1 virus seems to have slowed down considerably in our area.  According to the Minnesota Department of Health, there has been just one hospitalization for the virus in our area during in the week of 11/22-11/28, compared to 83 hospitalizations during the weeks of 9/1/-11/28.  Given this new information, parishes that have decided to omit the Sign of Peace and/or the distribution of the chalice are asked to reinstate these practices by the Christmas Season.