38 people who are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19 caught dining in at hawker centres
SINGAPORE - Thirty-eight diners who were not vaccinated or partially vaccinated against Covid-19 were caught dining in at hawker centres between Oct 20 and Tuesday (Oct 26), in the first week after enforcement measures kicked in. The National Environment Agency (NEA) said on Thursday the diners were identified during checks by safe distancing enforcement officers. It added that their particulars were taken down, but did not elaborate on what penalties they will face. Vaccination-differentiated safe management measures - that limited dining in at hawker centres and coffee shops to only those who are fully vaccinated - started on Oct 13. Those who are not inoculated or partially inoculated can enter hawker centres only to buy takeaway food. Exceptions are made for children aged 12 and below - they can eat at hawker centres even if they are not inoculated. A ministerial task force said the measures are to protect unvaccinated people and reduce the strain on Singapore's healthcare system. New daily Covid-19 cases climbed to 5,324 on Wednesday. An advisory approach was taken between Oct 13 and Oct 19 to let people get used to the new rules that allow only groups of two fully vaccinated ...
