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SINGAPORE – There were 524 people under quarantine as of Sunday (Feb 2) night, said National Development Minister Lawrence Wong, who co-chairs the multi-ministry task force tackling the spread of the new coronavirus from Wuhan.
Of these, 222 are in government quarantine facilities and 302 are serving quarantine at home, he said.
“Persons under quarantine are required to stay in their designated location at all times during the quarantine period,” Mr Wong told Parliament on Monday (Feb 3).
“They cannot physically interact with others living in the same premise.”
Those under home quarantine have to report their health status at least three times a day via video call, and spot checks are conducted to ensure they do not leave. Those who breach the quarantine order may be fined or jailed.
In his ministerial statement, Mr Wong said being able to detect and isolate infected patients and their close contacts is Singapore’s second line of defence against the virus, which has infected more than 17,000 people and killed 361 in mainland China.
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