The Governor of new York urged residents to wear a mask in crowded places

NEW YORK, April 15 – RIA Novosti. The Governor of the state of new York Andrew Cuomo has promised to issue a decree requiring citizens to cover the face in public places, in transport or where they are unable to keep distance from other pedestrians.

“walk down the street alone, fine. At the intersection there were people you were close to other people – put the mask on,” said he.

Cuomo added that people have a right to go for a walk, but they have no right to infect others.

“If you travel on public transport, standing on the subway platform, walk past people on the sidewalk, you should wear a mask or scarf – you’ll have to cover to cover the face”, – said the Governor.

the world health organization on 11 March announced the outbreak of a new coronavirus infection COVID-19 pandemic. According to the latest who data, there have been recorded more than 1.9 million cases of infection, over 123 thousand people died.

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