MOH says mask up, avoid outdoor activity as haze blankets Malaysia with unhealthy air

The Ministry of Health advises the public to wear N95 face masks during outdoor activities amidst the haze to filter PM2.5 particles, which can harm respiratory health.

If N95 masks are unavailable, three-ply masks are recommended for limited protection, especially when the Air Pollutant Index exceeds 100, marking unhealthy air quality.

The ministry emphasizes avoiding outdoor activities during such conditions to minimize health risks and states that it is actively monitoring the situation while ensuring healthcare readiness.

Public health information related to the haze can be accessed on the MOH website.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 16 — The public is advised to wear N95 face masks if they need to engage in outdoor activities during the haze, due to their ability to filter fine particles sized 2.5 microns (PM2.5) that can enter the respiratory system and harm health.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) said that if N95 face masks are unavailable, the use of three-ply face masks can be considered as a limited additional protection measure.

According to MOH, wearing appropriate face masks is crucial to reduce exposure to air pollutants, especially when the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading exceeds 100, which is at an unhealthy level.

The ministry emphasised that the most effective step to minimise the adverse health effects of haze is to avoid outdoor activities when air quality reaches that level.

“However, if it is necessary to conduct activities outdoors, the public is advised to use appropriate face masks,” according to the statement yesterday.

MOH said this advice was issued following the haze situation hitting several areas in the country over the past few weeks, with air pollution levels fluctuating according to location and current conditions.

“MOH urges the public to remain vigilant, reduce exposure to the haze, and prioritise their own and that of their family’s health,” according to the statement.

The ministry stated that 35 air quality monitoring stations recorded API readings at the Unhealthy level (101 to 200), involving nine states and two Federal Territories based on Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) readings at 2pm yesterday.

Johor recorded the highest number of affected areas with eight areas, followed by Selangor (six), Perak and Pahang (four each), and Negeri Sembilan and Melaka with three areas each.

Meanwhile, Kuala Lumpur and Sarawak each recorded two areas, while Putrajaya, Terengganu, and Sabah each recorded one area. However, MOH informed that no areas recorded API readings at the Very Unhealthy or Hazardous levels.

MOH stated that it will continue to monitor the haze situation and its impact on residents’ health, besides ensuring that health facilities, medicine supplies, and medical personnel are always ready to provide the necessary services.

The public can obtain further information on health prevention and protection measures during the haze through the MOH website at https://infosihat.moh.gov.my/isu-semasa/51-jerebu.html. — Bernama

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卫生部建议公众在雾霾天气进行户外活动时佩戴 N95 口罩，以过滤 PM2.5 颗粒物，防止其危害呼吸系统健康。

如果买不到 N95 口罩，建议使用三层口罩以获得有限的防护，尤其是在空气污染指数超过 100，表明空气质量不健康的情况下。

该部强调，在这种情况下应避免户外活动，以最大限度降低健康风险，并表示正在积极监测情况，同时确保医疗准备就绪。

有关雾霾的公共卫生信息可在卫生部网站上获取。

布城，10月16日讯——由于N95口罩能够过滤掉直径为2.5微米（PM2.5）的细颗粒物，防止其进入呼吸系统危害健康，因此建议公众在雾霾期间如需进行户外活动时佩戴N95口罩。

卫生部表示，如果N95口罩缺货，可以使用三层口罩作为有限的额外防护措施。

根据卫生部的说法，佩戴合适的口罩对于减少接触空气污染物至关重要，尤其是在空气污染指数 (API) 读数超过 100（即不健康水平）时。

该部门强调，减少雾霾对健康的不利影响的最有效方法是，当空气质量达到该水平时避免户外活动。

“但是，如果必须在户外进行活动，建议公众佩戴合适的口罩，”昨天发布的声明中写道。

卫生部表示，鉴于过去几周国内多个地区出现雾霾天气，空气污染水平因地点和当前情况而异，因此发布了这项建议。

声明称：“卫生部敦促公众保持警惕，减少接触雾霾，并将自身及家人的健康放在首位。”

该部表示，根据昨天下午 2 点的空气污染指数管理系统 (APIMS) 读数，35 个空气质量监测站记录到空气污染指数 (API) 读数处于不健康水平 (101 至 200)，涉及 9 个州和 2 个联邦直辖区。

柔佛州受灾地区数量最多，达 8 区，其次是雪兰莪州（6 区）、霹雳州和彭亨州（各 4 区），森美兰州和马六甲州各 3 区。

与此同时，吉隆坡和砂拉越各记录到两个区域，而布城、登嘉楼和沙巴各记录到一个区域。不过，卫生部通报称，没有区域的空气污染指数（API）读数达到“非常不健康”或“危险”级别。

卫生部表示，将继续监测雾霾情况及其对居民健康的影响，同时确保医疗设施、药品供应和医务人员随时准备提供必要的服务。

公众可通过卫生部网站 https://infosihat.moh.gov.my/isu-semasa/51-jerebu.html 获取更多关于雾霾期间健康预防和防护措施的信息。——马新社

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