16 Eateries Fined for Breaching COVID-19 Rules, Including a Fish & Co Outlet

Singapore has toiled long and hard against the Covid-19 pandemic for almost a year now, and the authorities are not going to let a few black sheep undo their efforts at such a critical juncture.

This means that any brazen breach of Covid-19 rules will be investigated and punished, even if they’re a celebrity or someone who’s already down on his luck.

And on 24 Dec 2020, this announcement happened.

16 Eateries Fined for Breaching COVID-19 Rules, Including Fish & Co Outlet

The Ministry of Sustainability and Environment (MSE) revealed on 24 Dec 2020 that a total of 16 eateries has been fined for breaching Covid-19 rules.

These include:

• Zam Zam at North Bridge Road
• D’ Rubinah at 10 Tebing Lane
• Big Fish Small Fish, Seoul Good, Beastro LLP, Madya Cuisines and Kin Kao Mai Thai Restaurant at Punggol East Container Park
• Marche Movenpick at Raffles City Shopping Centre
• Mei Heong Yuen on Temple Street in Chinatown
• Circuit Breaker Resto Bar at Chander Road in Little India
• Concorde Hotel’s Club Peaches on Orchard Road
• Fish & Co at Paragon mall
• Miss G’s Grill and Bar at Pekin Street near Telok Ayer
• Gin Khao Bistro at Quayside Isle on Sentosa
• Tasty Loong as well as BKK Bistro and Bar, two outlets at Orto recreational complex near Yishun Avenue 2

Zam Zam was fined S$2,000 as it was their second offence while the remaining 15 restaurants were fined S$1,000 each.

It’s not just businesses either, and 36 people were fined S$300 each for breaching Covid-19 rules, the ministry added.

Please Remain Vigilant

As the pre-Christmas shopping crowd has shown, people might’ve been getting complacent in view of the upcoming entry into Phase 3.

In their statement, MSE reminds people in Singapore not to get complacent, or the “individual and collective sacrifices over the past year will be in vain”.

Until 27 Dec 2020, the group size limit is 5 pax.

F&B outlets should ensure that groups are separated sufficiently and diners do not intermingle between tables and groups.

Large groups are also not allowed to split into multiple tables, the ministry reminded, and such reservations shouldn’t be accepted too unless they’re from the same household.

Masks must be worn while waiting for food and drinks to arrive and should be put on the moment you’re done eating or drinking.

People in Singapore are also advised to minimise risk by avoiding shopping malls, supermarkets, post offices and stadiums during peak hours.

“A resurgence of infections as seen in other countries would have devastating effects on lives and livelihoods in Singapore. The cooperation of individuals and businesses will help to safeguard public health, while allowing businesses to remain open.

“Together, our collective efforts will determine if we can successfully make the transition to Phase Three and to a new normal.”

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