College football stadium capacity limited in Mississippi, tailgating banned

Governor Tate Reeves has sinned an executive order restricting crowd sizes at college football stadiums. Bowl seating is limited to 25% capacity, with six feet of distance between families. Other changes include grab-and-go options for concessions, and no tailgating or rallies will be allowed. Reeves says "I know this will not be popular, it's no fun, and I'll miss them terribly myself. But it's better than the other states prohibiting football altogether. I'd still rather be in the SEC with no tailgates, than the Pac-12, or the Big-10 with no football."

The Department of Health is monitoring Coronavirus outbreaks at the University of Mississippi and Mississippi University for Women. State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers is asking students to follow public health guidance not just on campus, but everywhere they go. "When anybody gets infected, not only does it impact them, it impacts those people around them," says Dr. Byers. "And for those individuals who are trying to do the right thing who are exposed, it may result in them being quarantined for 14 days. And we want to try to avoid that."

The Governor's order also requires masks to be worn in the stadium unless seated, but are encouraged to be worn at all times.