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Morgantown Issues Order Prohibiting Social Gatherings In Neighborhoods Near West Virginia University

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (KDKA) -- Morgantown leaders have issued an order prohibiting parties and social gatherings in two neighborhoods near West Virginia University.

The order takes effect at midnight on Friday to help mitigate the spread of coronavirus.

"This restriction does not limit residents and their family members from using their residential property, nor does it limit deliveries, maintenance, repairs, or other regular business at these properties. All other nonresidents are prohibited from gathering at these residential units," West Virginia University said in a release.

CLICK HERE TO SEE WHERE SOCIAL GATHERINGS ARE PROHIBITED

People could be fined up to $500 for parties and gatherings, and WVU officials are blaming student house parties for a spike in coronavirus cases.

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