SINGAPORE — Singapore has enough masks for use if the haze worsens, said Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu on Saturday (Oct 7) as the air quality fell into the unhealthy range i
There will be stepped-up haze advisories depending on the situation, including whether the public should wear masks, Ms Fu told reporters on the sidelines of an event in her constituency.
Vulnerable people can wear an N95 mask if they have to be outdoors for several hours when the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index is above 200.The haze situation is uncertain because it depends on a few factors such as the number of hotspots and forest fires in the region, wind direction and whether it rains, said Ms Fu.
Following a haze task force meeting on Saturday, government agencies announced measures to mitigate the impact of haze.Preschools will minimise prolonged outdoor activities when the air quality is in the unhealthy range. If schools need to be closed, national examinations will be rescheduled. There will also be air-conditioned rooms on standby at all community centres and selected residents' committee centres for members of the public who want to seek respite from the haze — should the air quality reach very unhealthy levels.
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