Gov. Justice increases public gathering numbers; start dates for fairs and festivals

Posted: Jun 4, 2020 / 11:14 AM EDT / Updated: Jun 5, 2020 / 07:03 AM EDT

Charleston, W.Va. (WTRF)- During his COVID-19 briefing, Gov. Justice announced numbers can increase in public gatherings and start dates for fairs and festivals in the Mountain State.

Public gatherings can now increase from 25 people to 100 people.

Gov. Justice: Public gatherings can now include 100 people. Up from 25 people. Starting at midnight. Going into Friday. #WV @WVGovernor @WTRF7News
— John Lynch (@JohnLynchWTRF) June 4, 2020

This order will go into place at midnight Friday, June 5.

Gov. Justice also announced that fairs and festivals can resume on July 1.

Gov. Justice: Fairs and Festivals can begin again on July 1. Guidelines will be issued tomorrow on @WVGovernor website and @WTRF7News #WV
— John Lynch (@JohnLynchWTRF) June 4, 2020

There will be strict guidelines on the Governors website tomorrow (June 5).

Tomorrow, movie theaters and casinos can re-open in WV with strict guidelines.