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As Singapore continues to open its borders gradually, the stay-home notice (SHN) regime has become a key part of keeping Covid-19 infections low in the community.
More than 120,400 such notices have been issued in the past six months, the authorities said in response to The Straits Times’ queries.
Early this month, there were about 14,000 people still serving their SHNs, said an Immigration and Checkpoints Authority spokesman. He added that some 200 investigations into breaches have been conducted as at Aug 4.
During the SHN period, typically for 14 days, an individual is not allowed to leave his residence. Those who break the rules face a $10,000 fine, jail of up to six months, or both.
Foreigners could also have the validity of permits or passes allowing them to remain in Singapore shortened or revoked.
The SHN was introduced on Feb 19 for those returning from anywhere in China except Hubei. At the time, those who had travelled to the province – then the epicentre of the pandemic – were quarantined.
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