CNA Staff, Jan 29, 2021 / 18:27 pm
The Archdiocese of New York announced Thursday that Cardinal Timothy Dolan is quarantining after "close contact" with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. The cardinal does not currently have symptoms.
"Cardinal Timothy Dolan has cancelled all public appearances, including celebrating 10:15 a.m. Sunday Mass at Saint Patrick's Cathedral, to remain in quarantine after last week having been in close contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID," the brief statement said.
The 70-year-old cardinal "has not tested positive, feels fine, and has no symptoms," it added.
The archdiocese indicated that "others on his staff who also had close contact with this individual" will similarly follow "health and safety protocols as instructed by medical professionals." The statement did not specify who or how many members of his staff will be under quarantine.