Loopholes around Covid-19 rules? Seniors intermingling at coffee shop in Jurong worries residents
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A group of seniors who gather nightly to drink and chat late into the night at a coffee shop in Jurong West has raised some concerns among residents, in light of the current high number of Covid-19 cases. Even though the seniors - mostly men - are seated inLoopholes around Covid-19 rules? Seniors intermingling at coffee shop in Jurong worries residents
A group of seniors who gather nightly to drink and chat late into the night at a coffee shop in Jurong West has raised some concerns among residents, in light of the current high number of Covid-19 cases. Even though the seniors - mostly men - are seated in pairs, they are frequently seen talking to one another across tables, the residents said. Housewife Jenni Ang, who lives a couple of blocks away from S-11 Taman Jurong Food House in Yung Sheng Road, told The New Paper: «It is worrying because they look like they are following the rules, but they are actually finding loopholes around it.» The 42-year-old, who buys takeaway from the coffee shop about three times a week, added: «Look at the number of Covid-19 cases now. What if a cluster forms here?» Current rules state that patrons at hawker centres and coffee shops are to sit either alone or in pairs, regardless of vaccination status. The rule was implemented after a dining ban, imposed on July 22, was lifted on August 10. Read more