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Man sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation
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     A 61-year-old man was sentenced by the Shatin Magistrates' Courts today (December 19) for violating the Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation (Cap. 599A).

     The man has earlier been issued with a compulsory quarantine order. Before the expiry of the quarantine order, he left the place of quarantine on May 23. He was charged with contravening sections 32 (1) and 32 (3) of the Regulation and was fined $6,000 by the Shatin Magistrates' Courts today.

     A spokesman for the Department of Health said that co-operation of and support by members of the public play a critical role in the anti-epidemic work. They must strictly observe relevant requirements in order to fight the pandemic and minimise the risk of transmission in the community. The spokesman reiterated that resolute actions will be taken against anyone who breaches the relevant regulations.
 
Ends/Monday, December 19, 2022
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