Mormon church cancels in-person fall conference, citing coronavirus

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday that it was moving its fall conference online, citing fears of the coronavirus pandemic.

“While some areas of the world continue to experience the effects of a serious pandemic, other areas do not,” Mormon President Russell Nelson wrote in a letter to members. “As a worldwide organization, we have an obligation to be good citizens and to act with caution as it relates to such a unique setting as General Conference, which traditionally brings thousands of visitors to Salt Lake City from around the globe.”