West Point city leaders limit gatherings to 10 people

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – CORRECTION: West Point city leaders establishing new rules to help stop the spread of coronavirus in the community.

Starting Tuesday, gatherings of more than 10 people will not be allowed.

Commercial and industrial businesses are excluded in this order.

Essential services like grocery stores, gas stations, and banks are also excluded.

Places of worship must limit to 10 people.

Restaurants will only be allowed to serve people through takeout or delivery services.

Anyone caught violating these rules could face up to one thousand dollars in fines or 90 days in jail.