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    New York to impose $50 fine for not wearing mask on mass transit

    According to a report on Business Insider, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced a $50 dollar fine for anyone not wearing a face mask on New York mass transit.

    The new order comes into effect tomorrow, September 14, and will apply to both riders and employees.

    The announcement noted that around 90% of riders already wear masks, and expressed the hope that this new measure will "drive mask compliance even higher."