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Coronavirus / USA-Mask mandatory under penalty of fine New York

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 (Reuters) – New York City said on Tuesday it would fine anyone not wearing a mask in public spaces, amid the rate of coronavirus-positive tests climbed above 3% for the first time in several months.

“We don’t want to fine people, but if we have to, we will,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said, adding that the fines could go up to $ 1,000.

City staff will initially offer free masks to people who do not have their face covered in public. In case of refusal, a fine will then be imposed.

A similar measure was decided this month by the company that manages New York public transport, with a fine of 50 dollars imposed on any user without a mask. (Jonathan Allen; French version Jean Terzian)

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