Rahim was sentenced to five weeks’ jail on Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to one out of two counts of exposing others to the risk of infection even though he had reason to suspect that he was a carrier of COVID-19. On 15 January last year, Rahim visited Choa Chu Kang Polyclinic for a review of his urinary tract infection. His doctor asked if he had any other symptoms, and Rahim replied that he had had a cough for the past two days.
He was told he would be issued a three-day medical certificate, during which he would not be allowed to leave his home. Before Rahim left the consultation room, the doctor informed him to return to the room to review his urine test and collect his MC and medication.After Rahim submitted his urine sample, he proceeded to the room for the swab test but refused to take it.
Rahim expressed concerns that he would not be able to get food, and the doctor replied that the People's Association could assist him with necessities. In mitigation, Rahim pleaded for a lighter sentence and said he had an 86-year-old father to care for.
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