Church Falsely Accused of Spreading COVID-19 Virus

Case information
Incident date
Country
Germany
Place
Bremerhaven
Categories
  • Social Hostility / Intolerance
Attack Against
  • Faith
Perpetrator / Motive Indicators
  • Private
Societal Sphere
  • Governmental
Religious Freedom / Discrimination
  • Freedom of Association and Assembly
  • Negative Stereotyping
Place of Incident
  • Church
Bias Indicators
  • Racial/Ethnic/Gender/Cultural Differences
Reported to Police
  • Unknown
Response of Local Authorities
  • Unknown

After many COVID-19 cases have been detected among the worshipers of the Bremerhavan Pentecostal church, the crisis management team warned of discrimination against believers. However, it was made clear that the infections have been through family and social contacts. The church defended itself and stated having a coherent hygienic procedure. The mayor complained, that the accusation was a discrimination act against believers.

Source of accusation: Nord 24

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