Flu season has Dallas-area churches, others shaking off handshakes

Zachary Thompson, executive director of Dallas County Health and Human Services, suggests a fist bump to reduce the risk of flu while still extending a warm greeting. 


Fear of the flu has two of North Texas’ largest churches rethinking their traditional hugs and handshakes.
Love your brother, they advise, just don’t touch him.
The Catholic and Episcopal dioceses of Dallas sent guidelines to clergy late last week designed to slow the spread of sickness through their congregations.

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