WASHINGTON D.C.- The Washington National Cathedral announced Thursday that a member of its worship team has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus.

According to the Cathedral, the individual participated in worship services and meetings on March 4, 8, and 9.

The dean of the National Cathedral, Rev. Rendolph Marshall Hollerith, said the Cathedral worked with the DC Department of Health and determined that the risk of contagion is very low.

This information was released in an email to the community from Hollerith. The letter is included below.

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