The internet went crazy when there was big crowd drinking and having their fun time at Robertson Quay despite the circuit breaker.
Shortly after the incident went viral, the authorities have talked action against them
According to a Facebook post by Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Masagos Zulkifli
Some photos of crowds along Robertson Quay have been circulating this past weekend. The Circuit Breaker can only work when everybody plays their part. We will enforce against anybody found breaching safe distancing measures. The Singapore Police Force have traced a number of the individuals who gathered in the area. These persons are non-Singaporeans, and are currently under police investigation.
Urban Redevelopment Authority officers have been patrolling the area. Most of the operators and individuals are complying with safe distancing measures. But some restaurants were selling take-away alcohol, which had contributed to individuals gathering around these premises. URA issued a written direction to these restaurants on 17 May to immediately stop selling take-away alcohol. URA will continue to monitor the area with the SPF to ensure compliance by operators and individuals. Enforcement action will be taken against business operators and individuals found to be in breach of safe distancing measures.
We urge everyone to abide by both the letter and spirit of the law to contain COVID-19. If you see any offenders, please don’t just take photos for a posting. Report it through the #OneService app with specific details and photos.
The Circuit Breaker has been ongoing for almost 6 weeks. We have about 2 more weeks to go. We are seeing progress from our collective efforts. As of 17 May 2020, the number of new cases in the community has decreased, from an average of 8 cases per day in the week before, to an average of 3 per day in the past week.
However, the fight against COVID-19 is far from over. Countries around the world are racing to curb a second wave of infections. We must stay cautious and resilient to keep our loved ones and Singapore safe. Let us continue to stay home as far as possible. Remember to observe safe distancing and wear a mask if you need to leave your home.