by Diana Chandler, posted Friday, February 28, 2020 (2 years ago)

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RICHMOND, Va. (BP) -- As the global coronavirus crisis nears pandemic status, the International Mission Board announced Friday (Feb. 28) a coronavirus task force to address implications for IMB personnel and partners, including church volunteer mission teams.
"We recognize the concern that coronavirus is causing, and we are grateful for individuals and churches who are praying for IMB personnel and for people around the world directly affected by the virus," IMB President Paul Chitwood said in a press release. "We are continually monitoring the global situation and remain in frequent contact with our missionaries to take the best precautions possible related to their health and safety." Read More