Thousands of devotees thronged a church in the Philippine capital for a glimpse of a centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ believed to have miraculous healing powers, after an annual parade was cancelled due to Covid-19.
Manila police estimate that 400,000 people gathered in the Quiapo district of the Philippines capital on Saturday to celebrate the Feast of the Black Nazarene, a Catholic religious celebration. Though many were wearing masks and practicing social distancing, health experts fear the gathering may result in a COVID-19 "super-spreader" event.BREAKING: The number of devotees who went to Quiapo for the Feast of the Black Nazarene has reached 400,000 as of 9:30 a.m., says Manila Police chief BGen. Leo Francisco. | @gergcahiles pic.twitter.com/Ry943tGvxj
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Tens of thousands of people flocked to the Philippines capital Manila on Saturday to celebrate the feast of the Black Nazarene, a statue that is believed to have healing powers https://t.co/NfH30K0cwe
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LOOK: Thousands of Catholic devotees wearing face masks and shields observe social distancing as they celebrate the feast of the Black Nazarene amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Manila Police District says there are a total of 10,690 attendees as of 2pm.
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Devotees hear mass from Quiapo Church via an LCD screen at the foot of MacArthur Bridge in Manila on the feast of the Black Nazarene, January 9, 2021, amid the #COVID19 pandemic. #Nazareno2021 #COVID19Quarantine | via Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
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