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New York City will start handing out hefty fines Friday as the city and state step up enforcement of new COVID restrictions amid months-long highs in total hospitalizations that have followed soaring infection rates in some areas.

Penalties of up to $15,000 a day apply for violations on mass gathering rules; in red cluster areas, those are banned entirely. Twenty-five percent capacity or a max of 10 people caps apply to houses of worship, while schools switch all-remote and nonessential businesses have been shut down. Fines of up to $1,000 a day accompany social distancing and mask-wearing infractions -- and Mayor Bill de Blasio has warned people who don't adhere to the rules will face consequences.

Orange and red cluster zone areas see varying restrictions, though schools are only allowed to stay in-person, with mandatory weekly testing, within the latter. The new restrictions are in place for at least two weeks; they won't be lifted until the infection rate trend reverts to the numbers New York has seen this summer.

[dsalpha]

Why do they protest? I don't get it. WHY?! You think you have more pain than the rest of America has suffered?

Does the fine include to Antifa and BLM? If BLM can Protest Burn and Loot these guys have the same Right to Protest and burn their mask

[Angst]

It's so shocking that the police didn't do more to curb this

[Emilianchic]

And you all good people, here are the ones who know that there are as many as three negative effects of carbon dioxide (CO2) on people: 1. BREATHING (makes it difficult), 2. ACIDO-BASE BALANCE (disturbed), 3. MUCOUS (damaged). I remind you when wearing a mask, a person exhales carbon dioxide and because of the mask, he inhales again and returns to the human lungs. Also, it should be said that in addition to the general effect on the nervous system - carbon dioxide also causes muscle paralysis, especially of the myocardium !!!

[bluet]

There should be arrests for criminal assaults.

[mikebarry]

Satan is roaring fake Lion
Sitting around the table
Waiting for humans blood and soul.
If we children of the almighty God
Comply...than we will be in his hand
To be devour...
Remember: satan is a murderer
A vampire..
So, my people,
Be sober, vigilant, and dont give up fighting ahead...
The angels of God are here🌎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 to help

[hawaiiflowerchild]

PARADISE or HOT SPOT ??? Kailua Kona Hawaii *JAIL* = *NO MASKS* 6+ Officers 8+ Inmates (Only 2
Guards & Nurse WORE) MASKS only given after transport to Court House

[dereksawayer]

Stay strong, ban together and fight the resistance

[deledition]

Why don't people just admit that it's all about money? This has nothing to do with religion or discrimination. The God of money speaks and everyone must follow. What don't you see who the real God is and He would not behave this way. Give to God what is God's and Caesar what is Caesar's.

[kevinstewart]

Laws are getting broke and there is not punishment !! Instigators is what i see!! Whats next ?? Breaking into business ??

[teodortheentertainer]

You cannot use thermal scanners or whatever tracing. Humans are not robots. They have soul.

[alicemoore]

Wait how do football players work virtually

[markadler]

This war god and not health risk
You want wear mask do so but remember liquor stores retail store open but no religious worshipping was allowed
Remember they could just wore mask and no singing during pray

[DMaN]

I don't want to see Mr. Tishler in the hospital when he gets infected with COVID!