Huge COVID-19 outbreak at Provo missionary training center

91 missionaries to date at the Provo missionary training center have tested positive for COVID-19. In total, there are 588 missionaries at the center but only 91 missionaries have COVID-19, according to a news release from the center.Out of all the missionaries who tested positive, the missionary center reported that few have reported being symptomatic or feeling ill.

“The Provo MTC continues to operate at a reduced capacity, and so there are ample facilities to isolate those who are negative and quarantine those who are positive. Additional protocols are now in place involving procedures in the cafeteria and gymnasium. Face coverings will be worn indoors during all classes, meetings and devotionals, Church spokesman Sam Penrod said. 

All missionaries will not travel to their assigned missions unless they are tested negative for COVID-19 or have completed all necessary quarantine periods. All new arriving missionaries will be required to have a negative COVID-19 test when they report on Wednesdays.

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