Parliament: Private social gatherings of any size no longer allowed under proposed law

SINGAPORE - Social gatherings of any size, in homes or public spaces, will no longer be allowed under a proposed law that will grant the Government various powers to combat the coronavirus outbreak.

The authorities had previously advised against holding and participating in social gatherings with more than 10 people. Events such as conferences, concerts and sporting events must be deferred or cancelled regardless of size. He said:"I am very grateful that today, many hotel and building operators have voluntarily stepped forward in this difficult period to work with the Government to support the national Covid-19 efforts.

It allows the minister to set requirements for premises in key economic sectors or essential services that are allowed to continue operating, including having food establishments open only for take-away or delivery, and not allowing customers to dine in. He added:"We will not hesitate to take action against such persons and send a strong signal to prevent such behaviour from negating our collective efforts during this crucial circuit breaker to slow down the infection."

Why can’t have gathering but can work in packed offices all on same floor sharing central air condition in Paya Lebar? MOM_sg packed offices are Petri dishes of virus spread. enterprise_sg enterprisesg tanchuanjin ChannelNewsAsia ch8sg sporeMOH

The problem is most Singaporeans don’t understand what is not to mingle. LHL had clearly explained that during his speech. Afterall a law is still needed to instill discipline.

Ok so this means I can't go to my in-laws for dinner right?

This is big news!

Is it in force yet though? I still don't see the control order being published on the e-gazette. the Bill provides for the powers to do so. But it's the control order by the Minister which stipulates what's no longer allowed. And still have to go through parliament 1st

If law not associated to virus spreading as pre condition, then this law will damage Singapore “freedom “ mask

i bring my kids to my MIL place for dinner everyday. does this mean now i cant do so?!

Bye bye 👋 kopitiam beer uncles

Here goes the mahjong session LOL .....

Just announce RED..!

Hope this bill gets passed. We can't let socially irresponsible people jeopardise the well being of the whole country and the efforts that the rest of us have put in.

Okay. Is it a lockdown yet?

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