New York City remains the number one coronavirus hotpot in the United States, with more than 131,000 confirmed infections, including 13,000 fatalities, as of Saturday afternoon.
The NYC mayor, Democrat Bill de Blasio, has triggered anger on social media by announcing that New Yorkers can now report residents for violating social distancing rules, imposed in the city amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
The reaction on Twitter has been overwhelming, with netizens calling the act of snitching on fellow residents a form of “tyranny” and noting that some people, including politicians, have been freely breaking the rules.
Some users rushed to ask where they should report violating the First Amendment, which provides for the freedom of assembly.
Other users were also frustrated with the fact that de Blasio himself has violated the quarantine guidelines and provided proof, like pictures of the mayor not wearing a protective mask in public.
Earlier this week, New York Governor Cuomo ordered all state residents to wear face-coverings in public to prevent new infections if unable to comply with the requirement to maintain a social distancing of six feet. He also extended the statewide economic shutdown until 15 May.
Sourse: sputniknews.com
