Singapore obliged tourists and foreign visitors to wear special electronic tracker devices while serving their stay-home notice. Violators to be fined with up to USD 10,000.
The rule will take effect from August 11th, the local edition of The Straits Times reports.
Those who visit the country for any purpose will sign a document stating they undertake to wear trackers for the first two weeks. Trackers are required to be worn by everyone – tourists, foreigners or Singaporean citizens.
Only children aged under 12 are exempt from this obligation.
The authorities expect trackers to help control those who are undergoing quarantine, as travel restrictions are gradually being lifted. Devices will be issued at checkpoints.
As soon as the person gets to the place where the 14-day isolation is in force, the tracker will need to be activated. GPS, 4G or Bluetooth signals are used to determine the person’s location. Within two weeks the tracker will receive notifications. Isolated citizens will be required to record a text, voice or video message.
An attempt to leave the place of isolation or hack the tracker is punishable by a fine of up to USD 10,000 or imprisonment for up to six months. For foreigners, the duration of residence permits can be reduced.
After passing through the insulation, the device should be disconnected and discarded or returned in accordance with the instructions.
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