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Webcams to Enforce Singapore Quarantine

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the now-thats-just-creapy dept.

magarity writes "Singapore has hired a private security firm to install internet connected webcams in homes of persons quarantined for SARS in order to watch them to see if they go out. They are considering adding electronic wristbands as well. 9 of the 490 persons have broken the quarantine despite a fine of 10,000 singapore dollars ($5,621US). Just over 100 people worldwide have died from SARS so far."

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  1. Next big reality series is on it's way.... by ChaseTec · · Score: 5, Funny

    This is the story of 490 strangers forced to live in a quarantine block together and find out what happens when people stop being polite and start getting SARS...

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