New Yorkers Who Break Social Distancing Rules Face Fines Of Up To $500
On Sunday, Mayor Bill de Blasio made it known that he is well aware of the local gatherings that have been happening around the city, and he’s now making sure those folks would pay a price if they decide to keep it up.
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De Blasio explained that New Yorkers who do not obey the social distancing in an effort to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus, — can now be fined. According to The New York Post, the summonses will range from $250 to $500, a sum that de Blasio said anyone still refusing to keep a distance deserves to be fined.
“You’ve been warned and warned and warned again,” said de Blasio. “If anyone doesn’t listen, then they deserve a fine at this point,” The New York Post quotes. He added, “I don’t want people to be penalized in a time when there is so much economic distress … but I need people to listen,” de Blasio said. “I’m asking my fellow New Yorkers to take it seriously or else there will have to be more severe measures.”
As we previously reported, state officials and leaders around the world have been urging people to stay inside to help stop the spread of coronavirus which has killed tens of thousands globally. President Trump has taken even drastic efforts by extending the social distancing guidelines to April 30th.
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