Singapore, 3 May 2021 – In recent weeks, there have been cases of transmission in the dormitories and local community. The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) urges the public to remain vigilant and premise’s operators to adhere closely to Safe Management Measures (SMMs).
Starting on 1 May 2021, government agencies have stepped up enforcement checks at all premises, including food and beverage (F&B) premises, parks, malls and other hotspots. Firm enforcement action will be taken against errant operators and individuals. This includes fines, suspension of operations even for first offences, and prosecution for egregious breaches.
Over the past weeks, during checks by government agencies on F&B premises, malls and other public spaces, MSE has caught violations of SMMs. Ten F&B premises have been ordered to close, and five F&B outlets have been issued composition fines. A total of 57 individuals have also been issued fines for breaching SMMs in parks.
Five F&B outlets were fined S$1,000 each for breaching SMMs. Breaches included seating groups of customers less than 1 metre apart and failing to facilitate contact tracing for every customer entering the premises. A total of 57 individuals were fined S$300 each for breaching SMMs in parks managed by the National Parks Board (NParks). These breaches include gathering in groups of more than eight people at Fort Canning Park, and a group of 13 individuals who had booked multiple barbeque pits at East Coast Park.
MSE reminds the public to maintain collective vigilance against COVID-19. The sustained efforts will help avoid a resurgence in cases which could have a devastating impact on lives and livelihoods, as can be seen in other countries.
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Source: MSE
