(ANSA) - BRASILIA, JULY 13 - The obligation to wear the mask in public places to prevent the spread of the coronavirus enters into force today in the State of Rio de Janeiro. Chinon will observe the new legislation risks a fine of 107 reais (about 20 dollars).
The same applies to companies that do not apply the measure with their employees: in this case the fine is equal to 700 reais (118 dollars).
Rio de Janeiro is the second most affected state since Covid-19, with 11,415 victims. The obligation to wear the mask is already in force in Sao Paulo and Brasilia.
Two weeks ago, the President of the Republic, JairBolsonaro, placed some vetoes on national law which made the use of the mask mandatory throughout the country, providing for exceptions inside churches, schools, shops and prisoners for a possible "housebreaking" ".
In the city of Rio, the obligation has been in force since April and the municipal guards' agents have carried out a blitz in the beaches and in the local parks, fining dozens of people without the protective accessory. (HANDLE).
Coronavirus: snaps mask obligation throughout Rio State
2020-07-14T10:31:33.611Z
The obligation to wear the mask in public places to prevent the spread of coronavirus comes into force today in the State of Rio de Janeiro. Those who do not comply with the new regulations risk a fine of 107 reais (about 20 dollars). (HANDLE)