Health & Fitness
Framingham To Give $500 Fines For Coronavirus Violations
With coronavirus on the rise, Framingham police will enforce the governor's order on gatherings with fines.
FRAMINGHAM, MA — As coronavirus cases continue to rise in Framingham, city officials announced Monday that police will begin fining property owners who violate Gov. Charlie Baker's guidelines on public gatherings.
Framingham reported 33 new cases over the weekend, which is one of the highest increases in recent weeks. Health officials believe one of the main ways the virus is spreading is at events and parties.
From now on, anyone caught violating the state's order on gatherings could face a $500 fine.
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"Now is not the time for any social gathering other than your immediate household members," Framingham Public Health Director Dr. Samuel Wong said in a news release. "We need every resident to help us to stop the spread of COVID-19."
Over the weekend, state health workers began venturing into the community to raise awareness about the threat of coronavirus. Framingham has been one of the few high-risk communities in Massachusetts for several weeks.
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