Update on December 10, 2020
The following statement was released December 10,2020, by Church spokesman Eric Hawkins:
Elder and Sister Renlund are grateful for the many expressions of love and concern. They are both feeling well, and are engaged remotely in their normal activities as they finish their period of quarantine. All tests for other Church leaders were negative.
Update on December 5, 2020
Eric Hawkins, a spokesman with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, released the following statement on December 5, 2020:
Elder Dale G. Renlund and Sister Ruth L. Renlund have tested positive for COVID-19, despite carefully following recommended public health practices. Their condition is being carefully monitored, but gratefully, Elder Renlund currently has just mild symptoms and Sister Renlund is asymptomatic. Other Church leaders are being tested and taking precautions because of this potential exposure.
The Church is following all appropriate health protocols for contact tracing and will continue to follow health guidelines for this virus to protect Church leaders and the community. We continue to encourage all to take steps to protect themselves and one another during this pandemic, including wearing masks, frequently washing hands, and social distancing.
