Updated: October 16, 2020
In a message shared on his social media accounts, Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Susan, shared that they have successfully completed quarantine and expressed their appreciation for the outpouring of love and support from people around the world after the couple was diagnosed with COVID-19 in early October.
Update October 8, 2020
The following statement has been issued by Church spokesman Eric Hawkins:
As shared in General Conference this weekend, Elder Gerrit W. Gong was recently exposed to COVID-19 and did not participate in conference in person. He and Sister Gong have now tested positive for the virus. Their condition is mild, but they are being cautious and their health is being carefully monitored by doctors. The Church will follow all appropriate health protocols for contact tracing and will continue to follow health guidelines for this virus to protect Church leaders, including self-isolation, as appropriate. We continue to encourage all Church members to take steps to protect themselves and one another during this global pandemic.