From Apr to Dec last year, over 8,600 fines – totalling more than $2.5 million – were meted out to people who did not follow safe distancing and safe mgmt measures and who did not wear masks. More than 6,900 fines were meted out to individuals who did not follow safe distancing and safe mgmt measures. During this same period, more than 1,700 fines were imposed on those who did not wear masks, MSE told ST. MSE added that gathering in groups larger than the permitted size was one of the most common infringements of the Covid-19 safety measures. Another common offence was intermingling at F&B outlets, game courts in HDB estates as well as parks and beaches. Meanwhile, MOM conducts inspections of workplaces to ensure that companies abide by safe mgmt measures. Close to 140 firms were told to cease on-site operations after serious violations of workplace safe mgmt measures, which were introduced in Mar last year. More than 280 firms were fined by MOM for failing to abide by the measures. MSE noted that the largest gathering occurred on Oct 31 at Gemma Steakhouse, involving about 75 diners.... Continue Reading