SALT LAKE CITY-Thursday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is following the lead of governments and healthcare professionals around the world as it considers a measured return to normal operating procedures.
The Church progresses in all areas of the world with ample caution, always strictly following the guidance of governments to prevent the spread of COVID-19, per the 12th Article of the Faith.
The following components of the Church have commenced phases of reintegration into society
Missionary Work
-The process of reassigning missionaries to missions in their home countries is underway and they have started receiving their new assignments.
Temple Worship
-As detailed in a prior article, the reopening of temples has occurred in phases
The Following Church Operations Are Still Temporarily Paused, Postponed Or Closed To The Public
-Church Distribution Retail Stores
-Church Educational System
-Church Historic Sites
-Deseret Industries Stores
-Pageants
-RootsTech London
-Sacrament Meetings and Stake Conferences
-Temple Square
-The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
-Youth Camps, Conferences and Treks
However, the following Church distribution retail stores are open with limited hours (unless otherwise noted)
Cotonou, Benin
Hong Kong (regular hours)
Jakarta, Indonesia
Liberia
Lome, Togo
Pago Pago, American Samoa (regular hours)
Praia, Cape Verde
Sierra Leone
Star Valley, Wyoming
Taipei, Taiwan (regular hours)
The following Deseret Book locations are open with curbside service only:
American Fork, Utah
Ammon, Idaho
Boise, Idaho
Bountiful, Utah
Cedar City, Utah
Clinton, Utah
Costa Mesa, Calif.
Draper, Utah
Fort Union, Utah
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Lake Oswego, Ore.
Las Vegas, Nev.
Layton, Utah
Logan, Utah
Ogden, Utah
Orem Parkway, Utah
Pocatello, Idaho
Rexburg, Idaho
Riverton, Utah
Spanish Fork, Utah
St. George, Utah
Sugarhouse, Utah
Twin Falls, Idaho
University Village, Utah
Valley Fair, Utah
West Jordan, Utah
