President of Chile fined $3500 for not wearing a face mask

President Sebastian Pinera has violated the rules applicable to the prevention of corona by not wearing a face mask. Due to this, he has been fined about $3500.

Saturday, 19th December 2020

Masks are the biggest weapon in the fight against the coronavirus, yet people hesitate to use a face mask. Different health protocols have been put in place and action is being taken against those who do this all over the world. The President of Chile has also faced similar action. President Sebastian Pinera was photographed on the beach without a mask. Health officials have imposed a penalty on the President, calling it a violation of the rules. In Chile, it has been made mandatory to wear masks in public places due to the increasing outbreak of Corona epidemic. On behalf of the Health Department, it has been said that President Sebastian Pinera has violated the rules applicable to the prevention of corona by not wearing a face mask. Due to this, he has been fined about $3500. Jail also has a provision In Chile, regulations are being strictly followed in view of the increasing cases of CoronaVirus. There is a provision of jail as well as fine for violation of rules. Some time ago, a selfie of President Pinera went viral on social media. In which Pinera was seen without a mask. After the photo went viral, the President also publicly apologized, but despite this, the Health Department has imposed a fine on him. The President gave this argument The President has given clarification after criticism on not applying the mask. He has said that he was wandering alone on the beach near his house when a woman came to him and requested him to take a selfie, and he could not refuse the request. It is visible in the viral selfie that the President and the woman are standing very close and the President has not even put a mask on. By the way, even before this, President Sebastian Pinero has faced criticism many times. Last year, when there were protests against inequality in Santiago, the President was seen in a Pizza Party. This photo of him also became very viral on social media. After this, when the people were forced to stay in the houses due to the pandemic, they also took photographs on the square, which had become a symbol of protest.