PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) President Donald Trump announced Friday that his administration was declaring houses of worship as essential services. He said that the declaration would allow them to reopen in spite of local stay-home orders.

KOIN 6 News spoke to local religious leaders to see if this order changes things for them. So far, two have said no, they are going to opt to remain closed in the name of safety for their members and for the community. The senior minister at First Unitarian Church in Portland and a spokesperson for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community both said they are keeping their doors closed for the time being.

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