Mormon leaders ask church members to wear face masks in public to defend against coronavirus

July 14, 2020

Mormon church leaders are imploring followers to wear masks in public to defend against the coronavirus as temples reopen and church activities resume. 

The Utah Area Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which consists of local leaders who preside over the church's activities in the region, asked church members in an email to wear face coverings in public "for the blessing and benefit of all."

Source: Mormon leaders ask church members to wear face masks in public to defend against coronavirus - CNN