SURPRISING NEWS: So it turns out that we heard from Seth yesterday (see previous post) and then today we got this email from his Mission President. Covid-19 is sure shaking things up quite a bit!
LA IGLESIA DE JESUCRISTO DE LOS SANTOS DE LOS ÚLTIMOS DÍAS
PRESIDENCIA DE ÁREA MÉXICO
AV. FUEN TE DE PIRÁMIDES NO. 1 PISOS 9,10 Y 11
NAUCAL PAN DE JUAREZ , ESTADO DE MÉXICO
March 22, 2020
To: Parents of foreign missionaries serving in México
Subject: Missionaries serving in the México Area and are returning to their home country for threat imposed by COVID-19.
Dear parents: With the continuing threat imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic and in conjunction with the guidance of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, we regret to inform you that all foreign missionaries serving in Mexico will be returned to their country of origin. This transition will begin immediately. Travel priority will be given to missionaries with chronic health conditions and to senior missionaries. Soon thereafter, travel for all remaining foreign missionaries will be arranged.
Due to the large number of foreign missionaries serving in Mexico and with current travel restrictions, we anticipate this process may take a few weeks to complete. Be assured that travel for all foreign missionaries will be made as soon as possible. When specific travel plans for your missionary have been made, you will be contacted immediately by your stake president. In the meantime, the health and safety of all missionaries in Mexico is of highest priority. Each missionary has been instructed to follow strict preventative health and safety guidelines, including hygiene, social distancing, and increased self-isolation. In addition, every missionary has been provided food storage should home quarantine be required.
Missionaries returning to their country of origin will go through a 14-day period of self-isolation and then may be assigned to serve within their home country, based on local conditions. The term of service for missionaries returning to the United States will likely be reduced to accommodate the large number of missionaries returning from around the world. We understand that you may have questions concerning what will happen when your missionary returns home. At this point, we do not have all the answers and ask for your patience. Additional guidance will be forthcoming as it is available.
We are grateful for the faithful service of your missionary and the sacrifices you have made for them to serve in Mexico.
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