It’s official.
It’s all about Covid-19 today so if you’re not in the mood to read more depressing news, how about a video that happily teaches you how to avoid getting scammed online?
No? Okay.
In case you didn’t get the memo yet, if people are caught not queueing up properly at a shop, it’s not just the people queueing who gets fined.
The shop won’t be able to escape punishment too, just like this nasi lemak stall in CCK.
Nasi Lemak Stall in CCK Fined $1K After People Queued Without 1m Spacing
On 14 Apr 2020, the Crave Nasi Lemak outlet at Lot One Shopping Mall was slapped with a $1,000 fine.
Pretty bad timing to get a fine, if you ask me, given how F&B outlets are now experiencing a drop in earnings of up to 75%.
The outlet did not ensure that customers and delivery riders have a safe distance of 1-metre between them, and allowed them to crowd together instead.
And It’s Not Just One Stall
13 other businesses were also made to stop their operations after they were caught providing non-essential services between 13 and 16 April.
Some of them include tuition agencies, health food retailers, wellness and beauty product shops and an automotive parts retailer.
The Gap Year Hostel at 322 Lavender Street was also slapped with a $2,000 fine for not keeping records of people who leave the residence each day.
They were supposed to do so since 7 Apr as part of the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act.
Enforcement Operations Will Be Stepped Up
Previously, Enterprise Singapore (ESG) and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) previously said that they will step up enforcement actions and inspections against businesses in Singapore.
And it seems like they’ve been doing well so far.
11 shop staff who were caught not wearing masks are also fined $300. They include staff from F&B outlets, hair salons and grocery stores.
Both agencies also say that they will continue stepping up enforcement efforts around the island.
This Is A Critical Period
Today’s Day 11 of the circuit breaker, the day which should have positive results.
And yes, Singapore is indeed seeing some positive results, which you can find out more here.
However, there’s a lot more to do before we can reach the level required to lift the circuit breaker.
So let’s all be nice and stay home. And if caught, try not to antagonise, or worse, abuse the poor officers and ambassadors who are just trying to help us stay alive.
An expert has said that other countries have shown that a lockdown always works against Covid-19 provided the people of the country comply with the rules seriously.
You can do your part as a responsible citizen through helping out in contact tracing by downloading the TraceTogether app.
In the meantime, keep yourself updated by bookmarking MOH’s website here and registering for the Gov.sg’s WhatsApp service here.
Or if you’re young, you can join Gov.sg’s Telegram channel and do remember to join the Goody Feed Telegram channel, too.
