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SINGAPORE: A woman who refused to leave her food at a food center in Aljunied and a group that was playing tennis were among those caught breaking high measures of safe distancing, the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources (MEWR) said. in a press release on Monday (Apr. 13)
In total, more than 200 fines will be issued to members of the public who breached the rules, MEWR said.
Singapore closed non-core businesses and introduced stringent measures as part of a “circuit breaker” period to stop the spread of COVID-19.
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But despite the stricter safe distancing measures, members of the public were still seen prowling or using facilities, playing fields and areas that had been cordoned off on Sunday and Monday, MEWR said.
A group of people was caught playing tennis at the closed Tanglin Tennis Academy, while another group was seen playing on an open field in Tanjong Rhu. Police officers also caught a group playing baseball on a closed private field at the Tanglin Rugby Club.
Some members of the public captured on Monday did not cooperate and police had to be called, MEWR said.
These included a woman who sat in a marked seat at a food center in Block 117 Aljunied Avenue 2.
A woman refused to leave a food center in Aljunied despite being asked to do so. (Photo: Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources)
“Police assistance was required as she refused to leave, continued to eat, and refused to provide her details,” the ministry said.
More than 2,900 law enforcement officers and ambassadors were deployed Monday to ensure people comply with the rules.
The ministry also warned against handing over money to people who claim to be law enforcement officers, saying its officers will not demand fines on the spot.
“Notices will be sent to criminals in print, either on-site or by mail. No immediate payment or cash delivery is required,” MEWR said.
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