S1E108: Expert weighs in on further easing of rules in Singapore from Aug 19: The Big Story Ep 108

The Big Story Ep 108: Expert weighs in on further easing of rules in Singapore from Aug 19 5:48 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay. In Singapore, the latest phase 2 (heightened alert) period was slated to end on Wednesday (Aug 18), but some rules have been relaxed ahead of this date. At the last press conference, the Covid-19 task force announced that more restrictions could be further relaxed including larger event sizes and more staff allowed to return to the workplace, if the situation remains under control. Professor Dale Fisher, a senior consultant at NUH's Division of Infectious Diseases, shares his thoughts on the situation. Produced by: Hairianto Diman ([email protected]) & Olivia Quay ([email protected]) Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected]  Follow Hairianto Diman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamhairianto/?hl=en Follow Olivia Quay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviaquayhere/?hl=en --- Discover more ST podcast series: Green Pulse Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaN ST Sports Talk Podcast: https://str.sg/JWRE Life Weekend Picks Podcast: https://str.sg/JWa2 #PopVultures Podcast: https://str.sg/JWad Bookmark This! Podcast: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko Podcast: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.