New York City Threatens Fines For People Who Don't Wear Masks

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that residents and visitors in the city could face fines up to $1000 for not wearing masks in public. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority will also impose a $50 fine for non-compliance on public transit. This measure comes as the city's COVID-19 test positivity rate has risen above 3% for the first time in months.

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