The City of Toronto has begun issuing fines for those who are using park amenities previously shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. “COVID-19 is a deadly virus.

It has killed more than 35,000 people around the world, including six Toronto residents,” Mayor John Tory said on Monday. “People were playing soccer at the Weston Lions Park and at Humberline Park having climbed over fences and gates that were locked there to keep people out during this health emergency.

Others were using the fitness stations at Sunnyside Park which had been clearly signed and taped off pursuant to legal orders.” Tory said by not respecting physical distancing advice from health officials, it risks the spread of further spreading COVID-19. [ Sign up for our

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