Haze watch Oct 15: PM2.5 in central Singapore hits 205, 4 regions in high band

Just two hours after air quality in Singapore improved slightly on Thursday (Oct 15) afternoon, PM2.5 readings are up again — hitting 205µg/m3 in the central region at 5pm.

The central one-hour PM2.5 reading had earlier eased from a high of 197 at 10am to 144 at 2pm, before climbing again from 3pm onwards.

Elsewhere, concentration readings are in the high band in the eastern (161), southern (157) and western (155) regions.

Only northern Singapore remains in the elevated band (56 to 150µg/m3).

The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) ranges from 122 in the northern region to 188 in western Singapore.

The next highest reading of 186 was recorded in central Singapore at 5pm.

Meanwhile, a total of 38 outdoor and non-aircon ActiveSG facilities across the eastern and central regions remain closed as a precautionary measure, according to a 2.30pm update posted by Sport Singapore on the ActiveSG Circle website .

Those from the Pioneer Generation and Merdeka Generation; holders of the Community Health Assistance Scheme (CHAS) Blue and Orange cards and Medical Fee Exemption Cards (MFEC); and recipients of ComCare Assistance are eligible to collect their masks at Community Clubs or designated vending machines located at selected public transport hubs, Social Service Offices and People's Association venues.

In addition, pregnant women, children between the ages of seven and 16, and those with medical conditions such as asthma may collect their masks at Community Clubs.

Members of the public can use the HazeMaskGoWhere website for more information on the eligibility criteria, collection locations and live updates on mask availability at the vending machines.

Each eligible person may collect one pack containing two N95 masks.

Family members or friends may collect the masks on their behalf using the eligible person's NRIC.

Those intending to participate in outdoor activities are advised to check the latest one-hour PM2.5 readings.

When concentration readings are in the high band, healthy persons should avoid strenuous outdoor activities for the next hour.

Vulnerable persons, including those with chronic heart and lung disease, should avoid all outdoor activities for the next hour.

周四（10 月 15 日）下午，新加坡的空气质量略有改善，但仅仅两个小时后，PM2.5 读数再次上升——下午 5 点，中部地区的 PM2.5 读数达到 205µg/m3。

中心一小时 PM2.5 读数此前从上午 10 点的峰值 197 降至下午 2 点的 144，之后从下午 3 点开始再次攀升。

其他地方，东部（161）、南部（157）和西部（155）地区的浓度读数处于较高水平。

只有新加坡北部仍处于高浓度范围（56 至 150µg/m3）。

新加坡24小时污染物标准指数（PSI）从北部地区的122到西部地区的188不等。

下午 5 点，新加坡中部地区录得第二高读数 186。

与此同时，根据新加坡体育理事会在 ActiveSG Circle 网站上发布的下午 2 点 30 分的更新，作为预防措施，东部和中部地区的 38 个室外且没有空调的 ActiveSG 设施仍然关闭。

建国一代和独立一代人士；持有社区健康援助计划（CHAS）蓝卡和橙卡以及医疗费用豁免卡（MFEC）的人士；以及社区关怀援助的受益人，均可在民众俱乐部或指定公共交通枢纽、社会服务办事处和人民协会场所的指定自动售货机领取口罩。

此外，孕妇、7至16岁的儿童以及患有哮喘等疾病的人可以在社区俱乐部领取口罩。

公众可以使用 HazeMaskGoWhere 网站获取有关资格标准、领取地点以及自动售货机口罩供应情况的实时更新等更多信息。

每位符合资格的人可以领取一包，内含两个N95口罩。

家人或朋友可以使用符合资格者的身份证代为领取口罩。

建议有意参加户外活动的人士查看最新的1小时PM2.5读数。

当注意力读数处于较高水平时，健康人应在接下来的一个小时内避免剧烈的户外活动。

包括患有慢性心脏病和肺病在内的弱势群体，应在接下来的一个小时内避免所有户外活动。