SALT LAKE CITY-In news released Friday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced further adjustments to missionary service.
They include:
-in the coming weeks, based upon world conditions, substantial numbers of missionaries will likely need to be returned to their nations of origin to continue their service. This will be done systematically based on the urgency of travel restrictions, the level of COVID-19 concern and other considerations.
-Missionaries who return will go through a 14-day period of self-isolation. After this is completed, they may be assigned to serve within their home country, predicated upon local conditions.
-The term of service for missionaries returning or serving within the United States is likely to be reduced to accommodate the large number of missionaries returning from around the world.
-Missionary training centers throughout the world will not be receiving new missionaries. MTC training for missionaries will be conducted through technology. Missionaries will then be sent to their assigned missions as soon as possible.
As the First Presidency and Quorum of Twelve Apostles evaluate changing conditions, further necessary adjustments shall be made.
