apr 1, 2020 - Singapore makes it illegal to leave
the house without wearing a mask
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SINGAPORE: At the start of February, every household was given five surgical masks, for emergencies.
But as it became clear that people who are not visibly unwell can still pass on the virus, that changed. In April, every resident was given one free, reusable cloth mask. Shortly after that, it was made illegal to leave the house without wearing one. In May, a better quality mask was distributed, again for free.
If you’re caught without a mask and no good excuse, you can be fined S$300 (£170) on the spot, $1,000 for a second offence. Repeat offenders could even face jail. (BBC)
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