We have Dr Geraldine Tan, the principal psychologist at The Therapy Room, and Adrian Pang, actor and artistic director of Pangdemonium, to share about the importance of mental wellness during COVID-19.

Full episode:

https://www.facebook.com/292279440975148/videos/807406433254754

We speak with Mr Lawrence Wong, Minister for Finance, and the co-chair of the COVID-19 Multi-Ministry Task Force.

As the COVID-19 situation in Singapore continues to develop, Singapore has to stay agile and adapt to these unprecedented times. Join us for a chat with Minister Wong about Singapore’s COVID-19 vaccination programme, efforts to support Singaporeans and more.

Full video:

https://www.facebook.com/mustsharenews/videos/2799776060334287

we speak with Sun Xueling, Minister of State for Education and Social & Family Development on how schools supported their students during full Home-Based Learning, and care for their mental well-being, as well as the on-going vaccination exercise for students.

We’ll also have Dr Chrissie Lim, to share her thoughts about vaccine efficacy and safety for students.

Full video:

https://www.facebook.com/mustsharenews/videos/4486355301402483

In this second episode of 'Off the Record', we have with us Charlene, a second-gen nasi lemak hawker, and Jocelyn, starter of IG account @wheretodapao, which spotlights our elderly hawkers so you know where to support them. #offtherecord

In case you missed the hawkers who were mentioned during the livestream, you can find them here: https://my.walls.io/u3nuf

Charlene, Tree Coconut Nasi Lemak

1:29 Tell us about your hawker stall

Jocelyn, owner of IG account @wheretodapao

MS News (mustsharenews.com), a widely read Singaporean news site, has started a brand new live stream programme, Off The Record. It is held every Saturday at 8PM on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/mustsharenews). 

This is the podcast audio from the full live stream for our first episode, which features Dr Leong Hoe Nam, an infectious disease specialist. He answers the COVID-19 questions you haven’t found the answers to.

FB live link: https://www.facebook.com/mustsharenews/videos/308478417558247/

2:07 Why has there been a resurgence of cases, with more clusters forming? It seems like the virus has a 'higher attack rate?'

7:30 How does ventilation affect how fast the virus spreads?

11:19 Do we still need to mask up while we're outdoors?

12:41 Can cancer patients be vaccinated?

14:18 There has been some news floating around that the vaccination may lead to heart attacks or strokes, is this true?

19:58 My friend developed a fever after his second jab. Can we expect this if we go for our vaccination? Are there any long term side effects?

25:54 What does a mask with good filtration capabilities mean? Should I still wear cloth masks?

27:18 We have seen the breakthrough cases where vaccinated persons were also infected. How effective is the COVID-19 vaccine? Should we even still get the vaccine?

31:34 Are there any other steps that people can take to prevent the spread of the virus? EG: Safe distancing? Seeing the doctor immediately when they're ill?

35:35 What are the processes to getting a vaccine approved? Is it safe to use since it’s so 'rushed'?

39:25 What is your opinion on vaccination for kids from 12 to 15 years old? Is it safe?

41:02 Can frequent swabbing, EG: weekly swabbing cause nasal passage damage?

42:09 How easy is COVID-19 transmitted through surfaces?

43:35 What are some of the criteria needed for the vaccine to be approved in Singapore?

46:02 What are some ways you can convince someone to go for the vaccine?

48:05 Is 1m enough for safe distancing?

50:30 Is there any indication that COVID-19 and its mutations are weakening to influenza levels? Are we trying to make COVID-19 an endemic?

53:54 What is the efficacy for delaying the 2nd shot?