It’s officially mask-free days starting Aug 29 (Monday), as it is made optional indoors. 

But is it okay to do so, especially for people who are still Covid-free?

On Prime Time, Bharati Jagdish speaks with Dr Leong Hoe Nam, an infectious disease specialist at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Singapore, to find out more

Highlights: 

00:58 Is it entirely safe now to remove our masks now? 

03:10 Why do you recommend we should still keep our masks on? 

04:44 What would a universal vaccine mean to a fight against Covid? 

07:44 Do you think mask mandate will be back again with another wave of reinfections? 

08:22 What is your view on the regime in our fight against Covid moving forward? 

09:01 Should we still mask up onboard a plane? 

It’s officially mask-free days starting Aug 29 (Monday), as it is made optional indoors. 
But is it okay to do so, especially for people who are still Covid-free?
On Prime Time, Bharati Jagdish speaks with Dr Leong Hoe Nam, an infectious disease specialist at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Singapore, to find out more
Highlights: 
00:58 Is it entirely safe now to remove our masks now?  03:10 Why do you recommend we should still keep our masks on?  04:44 What would a universal vaccine mean to a fight against Covid?  07:44 Do you think mask mandate will be back again with another wave of reinfections? 
08:22 What is your view on the regime in our fight against Covid moving forward? 
09:01 Should we still mask up onboard a plane?

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From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
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