In Singapore there is a heavy penalty for not wearing a mask
FromTime2020-4-16
Singapore national development minister and inter-departmental working group on disease resistance of yellow following goods 14 in video news conference announced that the rapidly rising recently COVID - 19 cases of infection, in order to prevent the spreading of the community, government requirements in addition to infants and young children under 2 years, are vigorous exercise outdoors, all people have to wear a face mask when out of the house.Essential service providers who continue to work, whether on the front line or in office logistics, must also wear masks.Failure to do so will result in a S$300 fine for the first offence, a S $1,000 fine for a second and possible prosecution in court.Illegal aliens will have their residence and work visas revoked or their right of permanent residence revoked.
The latest evidence suggests that people without symptoms can also spread the virus without their knowledge, so everyone should wear a mask to reduce the spread of droplets, Dr. Wong said."Please don't think you can go out because of the new mask rule, because we still shouldn't go out, try to stay at home and keep good hygiene," he said.