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Coronavirus: Toronto mayor signs bylaw to enforce physical distancing at city parks, squares

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Toronto Mayor John Tory has signed a bylaw that will allow enforcement officers to issue tickets to those who are violating orders relating to physical distancing due to coronavirus. “We must do everything we can to stop the spread of COVID-19 now to save lives in the weeks and months ahead,” Tory told reporters Thursday afternoon. “There have been plenty of warnings issued … now it is into the realm of enforcement.” As of Thursday and for 30 days, Tory said two or more residents who don’t live in the same household and are within two metres of each other can be ticketed. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] He said the City of Toronto is waiting for permission to impose a set fine of $750.

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