As of today 22nd March 2020, World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared COVID-19 a pandemic more than a week ago, death tolls have stabilised in China, yet climbing up in some parts of Europe. Quite a few badly affected countries are under lockdown with the closure of borders.
Social distancing or more correctly put, physical distancing is encouraged throughout the world to slow the spread of COVID-19. Many older adults, especially those with chronic medical conditions, are encouraged to self-isolate and stay at home.
Economies are badly affected and industries like aviation and tourism are badly hit. Medical care is in much focus. Traditionally run hospitals, clinics and other healthcare services systems are being stressed due to the need to protect their staff and continue or even ramp up their services in this period.
Enforcement officers supporting the notices for quarantine, and in Singaporean case, in addition Stay Home Notice (SHN) and Leave of Absence (LOA) are increasingly facing large volume of work with the increasing number of individuals served under such instructions...
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