A 39-year old Singaporean woman, Jin Chensu will be charged in court on 30 July 2021 for exposing others to the risk of COVID-19 infection under the Infectious Diseases Act and for failing to wear a mask outside her place of residence under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020.
What happened
On 4 October 2020, Jin arrived in Singapore from Cambodia and was served with a Stay-Home Notice (SHN) from 4 to 18 October 2020. She was told that she is not allowed to leave her room and she was brought to a hotel in Sentosa for her 14 days SHN.
Two days after her stay Jin left her room without wearing a mask and climbed up to the balcony of another room. She remained in the other room for 5 minutes before climbing back down and remained there for about five minutes before climbing down to the balcony of her room.
On 9 October 2020, Jin did is again and loitered at the common corridor. She was discovered 25 mins later and was brought back to the room by hotel staff.
Those who fail to comply with SHN requirements will be liable to prosecution under the Infectious Diseases Act and/or the Infectious Diseases (COVID-19 – Stay Orders) Regulations 2020.
The offence carries a penalty of a fine of up to S$10,000 and/or imprisonment of up to six months.
Individuals who are found not wearing a mask or not wearing a mask properly outside their place of residence shall be liable to prosecution under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020.
The offence carries a penalty of a fine of up to $10,000 and/or imprisonment of up to six months.