Singapore is preparing to live with COVID-19 as an endemic disease, just like the flu, while the UK plans to scrap regulations on face masks and physical distancing by 19 July. What does it mean to live with COVID-19, and when would it be appropriate for Malaysia to consider this approach? Prof Tikki Pangestu, Visiting Professor at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, joins Dr George Lee on the show to discuss this.

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