Taxi driver who ferried passengers during pandemic despite having COVID-19 symptoms gets jail

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SINGAPORE: A taxi driver who had COVID-19 symptoms and went to a doctor in 2020 refused a swab test and flouted an order to stay home for five days, instead heading out every day

He pleaded guilty to two charges of exposing others to the risk of contracting COVID-19 from him. Another three charges were taken into consideration.

However, Ho refused to accept the medical certificate from the clinic assistant and argued with the assistant. He also disregarded the doctor's instructions to undergo a swab test.Ho then went on to work as a taxi driver every day between Jul 20, 2020 and Jul 24, 2020, picking up numerous passengers.

He failed to comply with orders to remain at home and instead ferried passengers, exposing them to the risk of COVID-19. The virus could have been spread further via the passengers, she said. District Judge Luke Tan told Ho that he was sick enough to see a doctor, but disregarded his instructions thereafter and even argued with the clinic assistant.

 

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