Police issue over 60 tickets to persons for failing to wear masks in public spaces.

Sixty-one people have received tickets for breaching the COVID-19 regulations so far.

They were issued across 3 policing divisions between the period 6 pm on Sunday and 6 am yesterday.

The TTPS says 56 infractions occurred in the eastern division, where the Mayaro police issued 52 tickets.

The penalty for failing to wear a mask is $1,000 as a first offence.

This is one of the measures implemented in the Public Health Ordinance regulations to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

In a release, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service appeals to all citizens to adhere to all COVID-19 regulations by wearing facemasks, not having gatherings of more than 5 persons in public places, and practicing social distancing, in order to reduce the spread of the virus.

Yesterday the Health Minister said despite legislation, which now makes it mandatory to wear masks in public places, people continue to flout COVID-19 regulations.

Health Minister, Terrence Deyalsingh again urged people to do the right thing.

He is also asking people to ensure masks are worn correctly.

The Minister was speaking at a media conference yesterday.