Full interview: Gan Kim Yong and Lawrence Wong on Singapore's handling of the pandemic

It has been a year since Singapore confirmed its first Covid-19 case on Jan 23, 2020.
Ministers Gan Kim Yong and Lawrence Wong, co-chairs of the multi-ministry task force on Covid-19, reflect on the past year and the road ahead.
00:00 - Introduction / Gan Kim Yong on Singapore's current situation
06:35 - Lawrence Wong on challenges faced and moving ahead
12:00 - Gan Kim Yong address in Mandarin
15:44 - Lawrence Wong address in Mandarin
18:10 - Q&A session with media
18:38 - What more can be done to educate the public on vaccines?
25:50 - On vaccine supply and the possibility of other vaccines being approved.
31:10 - Restrictions for Chinese New Year / What will a post-vaccination Singapore look like?
36:08 - What part of Singapore's response to Covid-19 could have been improved?
44:39 - What are the next steps for vaccination rollout?
48:20 - How do you feel after being vaccinated?
48:53 - How would you rate your performance in leading the fight against Covid-19?
50:30 - What was the biggest obstacle in the fight against Covid? / How has your impression of each other changed over the past year?
59:49 - How do you picture Singapore one year from now?
1:15:15 - Looking back, what would you have done differently with the foreign worker dormitories?
1:19:00 - What is the outlook for travel? How much does public opinion affect MTF decisions?
1:30:00 - Most memorable moments over the past year.
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[@kingstowntan4599]

Can one be threathened with arrest for asking a simple , reasonable , relevant , healthy , good question in regard to what happen after hdb 99 yr lease ?

[@user-rb3ut2rc5j]

Return back to the state lor, any and everyone who has a brain knows---who is threatened with arrest?

[@jennifer-oc6io]

some countries don't even have resources for any vaccines for their citizens nor do they have the organiszational skills to do so. Our healthcare workers are going from door to door to invite us to take the vaccines...... how lucky we are.

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

an invitation to have your DNA altered!!

[@ongernie7216]

What make them feel so happy. What have we really achieve. Please do not claim victory. We are far from good. They are indicating from near looks good.

[@limlisa]

@@vincecarlo no they are not

[@princevaliant]

BS Industries Constructions and Supplies cluster cases, deliberately ignore potential spread of CoVid19, should MOM and MoH be taking action against these Malaysian work pass holders and their employers? Josh Teo, you and your ministry again! Dorm just settled down now new big cluster forming...

[@tohsinwah3389]

Certainly the right approach in preparing the nation for future pandemics. Applying what was learned from SARS and H1N1as preemptive measures, reviewing, analyzing, and identifying variations along the way, and nimbly responding and adopting new measures as swiftly as possible to tackling the new environment is the most effective adaptation to building confidence and gaining the support of Singaporeans and its visitors at large in combating the pandemic. This speaks of the record of deaths despite the country having its second wave brought mostly by foreign workers in the construction, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. Though they were the last section of the population to be attended to, nevertheless, great health care was immediately accorded to stamp the spread and effectively eradicating it. The result was most rewarding with zero domestic cases, regaining the government’s confidence in restarting the economy, now in its 3rd phase of reopening, when most of the developed countries are forced to combat new Covid-19 variants with lockdowns as their immediate solutions. There are no better solutions for humanity to learn from than to emphasize the essence of good governance and transparency as the twin pillars of strength democracy must have to deliver its esteemed noble values, which time and again, are being abused to its core at a great loss to humanity and the world. Such injustices should be collectively rejected by us if we are to remain in the civilized world. Our life is short. Our presence should be meaningfully felt. So live and let's live life to the fullest to receive and enjoy love and happiness wonderfully. Perhaps, Singapore should take the lead to help members of the United Nations to realize the “ One World One Dream” community. Cheers!!!🙏-TSW

[@teyhoonboon5853]

疫情未能消除，反而变本加厉，死亡人数节节攀升。大家都盼望科学的奇迹再现。

[@heavengod8650]

Must watch Why you should not blame china for covid 19 -- KZbin

[@jessiejames7492]

make it easier for people to get vaccinated like in the old days. Mobile clinics go round to housing estates and have stations where people could get vaccinated. Like during the elections . each constituency has their own station ... more people would take it up . i am sure. .

[@sepniner4848]

thank you Mr. Gan, Mr. Wong and the other guy for your efforts,, and those working tirelessly behind the scene. do not let those white noise get into u.

[@koryoon4118]

BBC interview Spore Pm on March 14th 2021, LHL says the singaporeans vaccination respond is slow because of low covid cases in Singapore. so why Singapore is still banning alcohol consumption after 1030pm and why so many places still need advance booking to enter the swimming pool, gym, football badminton facilities during the off peak hour?

[@kwangahsan9501]

JAH U JAH U JAH U DYNAMICLY PROMINENTLY VIGILILANTLY OUR GLORY NATION !!!

[@christinetsely]

First they announced its Phase 3 and go out and spend your vouchers..and now they say they need to tighten measures for CNY...it’s totally confusing everyone not to mention destroy more businesses

[@yoursaviour2823]

This is a global conspiracy. If the big boss never say the end of the scamdemic, the smaller ones dare to do the difference? Moreover, this scamdemic is just the beginning of the Great Reset. People really need to do their due diligence.

[@jessiejames7492]

things keep changing as the situation changes. at least it better what the govt is doing compared to doing nothing or little. no one has all the answers..

[@yoursaviour2823]

@@jessiejames7492 I told every answer but people often mistook my answers as conspiracy theories. These gullible people don't realised that they have been brainwashed.

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[@snoopy6606]

Because keep imported foreigners from high risk countries. Blame who!!! We work very hard ,Waste our affect!!! And now what to thighten again!!! Stop foreigners and those Singaporean and PR that come back from those high risk countries.

[@deschan2246]

After so long in a tiny well controlled country, they hv failed. Thats incompetent !!! What is there to brag?

[@eLtitude]

you're right, about the country being tiny. otherwise, the smaller and more densely packed the country, the easier it is to spread a ferociously transmissible virus. on top of that, a country that remains open and is as trade dependent as Singapore, what has been achieved and continues to be worked out here is no small feat and couldn't done without strong leadership. tough problems with unfavourable conditions require a tougher response and counter strategies

[@deschan2246]

@@eLtitude 🙂 dumb

[@eLtitude]

@@deschan2246 great comeback my dude, even better than your first comment, 10/10.

[@deschan2246]

@@eLtitude k

[@kevina2907]

I have to agree with you. Unfortunately , these 2 still survive and in control. 30 imported cases and community cases still escalting. They claim credit. OMG