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Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 · s 15

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s 15Observation or surveillance of contacts

(1)

An authorized officer may order any contact to undergo observation in such place and for such period as he may think fit, or to undergo surveillance until he may be discharged without danger to the public.

(2)

For the purposes of subsection (1), an authorized officer may use such force as may be necessary to ensure compliance with his order.