Episode Synopsis "Off The Record - Dr Leong Hoe Nam (An infectious disease specialist) By MS News"

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?

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