On our season opener in this episode, we will take a listen to the team of MMTF of what they say about the Omicron Variant in Singapore and the progress of the vaccinations and boosters in 2022. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-friendship-feed/donations

Here are the facts... At a press conference on Sep. 24, the Multi-Ministry Task Force (MTF) announced the following measures from Sep. 27 to Oct. 24: - Permissible group sizes for social gatherings reduced from a maximum of 5 persons to a maximum of 2 persons. - HBL period extended Oct. 7 - Work-from-home default for this period - Groups of up to 2 persons allowed to dine-in at regular F&B establishments if all the diners are fully vaccinated. Let's stay home and stay informed and entertained on this difficult period. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-friendship-feed/donations

Before The Purple Parade 2021 Season begins, here is the full rerun in full with last year's The Purple Parade where it had the 1st virtual edition in 2020. #purpleparadesg #pp2021 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-friendship-feed/donations

Listen to the full audio podcast with Ammar "Ameezy" as he shares his journey as a Deaf Filmmaker, Choreographer and Creative Director. As someone who believes in Talent before Disability, find out what drives Ammar and his hopes in building an inclusive Singapore through his art. Description provided by The Purple Parade Facebook. (Credits to The Purple Parade FB) Link via FB: https://www.facebook.com/purpleparade/videos/1161650134356464 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-friendship-feed/donations

With the resumption of dine-in and easing of SMMs... let's get to it. Here are the facts: At a press conference on Aug. 6, the Multi-Ministry Task Force (MTF) announced that: - Group sizes will be increased to up to 5 persons, but unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to remain in groups of up to 2 persons - F&B establishments, excluding hawker centres and coffee shops: Dining in will be allowed with group sizes of up to 5 persons if all are vaccinated - Hawker Centres/Coffeeshop: Groups of 2 persons regardless of vaccination status - Indoor mask-off high intensity activities and classes will be capped at 30 persons, in groups of up to five, for all vaccinated people. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-friendship-feed/donations

Here are the facts: At a press conference on 10 June, the Multi-Ministry Task Force (MTF) announced that in light of the recent spike in community cases, S'pore's reopening plans from 21 June have been re-evaluated. - Group sizes for F&B dining-in reduced from 5 to 2 - Group sizes for indoor fitness activities reduced from 5 to 2 - Recorded music not allowed in F&B establishments - Wedding receptions are still prohibited until mid-July 2021 - Working from home remains the default (Description by Mothership.sg via YouTube) (Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=553srn65ZG4) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-friendship-feed/donations

Here are the facts At a press conference on Jun. 10, the Multi-Ministry Task Force (MTF) announced the following... From 11 June onwards: - Singapore citizens aged 12 to 39 years old can register for the vaccination programme From 14 June onwards: - Group sizes to increase to 5 pax - Up to 5 unique household visitors a day - Marriage solemnisations in external venues may resume for 50 pax without pre-event testing, 250 pax with pre-event testing - Worship activities to resume for 50 pax without pre-event testing, 250 pax with pre-event testing And 21 Juneonwards, if the situation remains under control: - Dining-in may resume, up to 5 pax - Indoor mask-off activities may resume, capped at 30 pax in groups of up to 5 pax - Wedding receptions may resume for 100 pax, with pre-event testing Description by Mothership Link to original: https://youtu.be/JdeL0u0Y2T0 Audio provided by The Straits Times. To all Singaporeans, hang in there, and stay at home if possible. Stay safe. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-friendship-feed/donations

With 2 weeks left of heightened alert measures, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will share plans on how Singapore will keep Covid-19 under control, "progressively opening up again" and what the new normal will be like. Thereafter, the Multi-Ministry Task Force (MTF) talked about the vaccination programme for students and subgroups of people who could not previously be vaccinated. (from Mothership) #Covid19 #Singapore Sources: PMO Singapore and Mothership Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPLz93rEvqs & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiaHl_thISA Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-friendship-feed/donations

Hey everyone, on behalf of all Muslims listening in, Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. In this special episode, we decided that we catch up with the fams via Google Meet. With comedy, laughter, nothing we can ruin this Raya Mood, despite the current COVID-19 Situation and the Phase 2 SOP. #IndahnyaSyawal Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-friendship-feed/donations

In this continuation episode, we have arrived at Canberra Plaza. What's in store at the new one? We'll find out as we listen to this episode. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-friendship-feed/donations