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https://mothership.sg/2021/09/ong-ye-kung-zaobao-interview/
He went on to explain that the meaning of co-existing with the virus is not that we should fear it and thus implement lockdowns.
Neither is it to lift all our restrictions freely, added Ong, and treat the virus with nonchalance.
Instead, Ong reiterated that the way forward is to take the "middle ground", and that everyone will need to adapt quickly in order to achieve this new "balance" and successfully co-coexist with the disease.
In response to concerns over crowds on public transport, Ong explained that there has not been evidence pointing to Covid-19 transmission on public transport, amongst reported Covid-19 cases so far.
Trains and buses are also very well-ventilated, he added.
He went on to explain that the meaning of co-existing with the virus is not that we should fear it and thus implement lockdowns.
Neither is it to lift all our restrictions freely, added Ong, and treat the virus with nonchalance.
Instead, Ong reiterated that the way forward is to take the "middle ground", and that everyone will need to adapt quickly in order to achieve this new "balance" and successfully co-coexist with the disease.
In response to concerns over crowds on public transport, Ong explained that there has not been evidence pointing to Covid-19 transmission on public transport, amongst reported Covid-19 cases so far.
Trains and buses are also very well-ventilated, he added.