Louisiana National Guard not tasked with breaking up large gatherings

Soldiers with the 769th Brigade Engineer Battalion conduct inspections and test high-water... — Soldiers with the 769th Brigade Engineer Battalion conduct inspections and test high-water vehicles, flat bottom boats and boating equipment in preparation for the state activation in support of Tropical Storm Barry, July 10, 2019, at the Armed Forces Reserve Center, Baton Rouge, La. Louisiana's Guardsmen are trained, ready and equipped to stand up at any moment to protect lives and property, maintain communications, and ensure the continuity of operations and government.(MSgt Toby Valadie | Master Sgt. Toby M. Valadie)

By Danielle Scruggs

Updated: Mar. 18, 2020 at 11:51 AM CDT

BATON ROUGE, La. (KSLA) - The Louisiana National Guard is not tasked with breaking up large gatherings in the state, including at churches.

This comes after the pastor of a Baton Rouge, Louisiana church welcomed hundreds of people into his church Tuesday evening.

Governor John Bel Edwards banned groups larger than 50 from gathering at any one time, including in churches.

President Donald Trump has recommended no groups larger than 10.

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