Free haze masks now available to Singaporeans aged 60 and above新加坡60岁及以上公民现可免费领取防雾霾口罩
A second wave of mask distribution will begin on Friday (Oct 23), expanding eligibility to Singaporeans aged 60 and above, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said on Thursday.Speaking with the media at Beo Crescent Market, Minister Fu shared shared that the eligibility age will be lowered from 67 to 60, with eligible Singaporeans able to collect a...
A second wave of mask distribution will begin on Friday (Oct 23), expanding eligibility to Singaporeans aged 60 and above, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said on Thursday.
Speaking with the media at Beo Crescent Market, Minister Fu shared shared that the eligibility age will be lowered from 67 to 60, with eligible Singaporeans able to collect a pack of two masks from community clubs (CCs) or mask vending machines from Oct 23.
This comes after masks were made eligible to vulnerable Singaporeans last Wednesday following a sharp increase in PM2.5 levels, which saw CCs and mask vending machines dispense N95 masks for those in need.
These vending machines are available at selected public transport hubs, social services offices and People's Association venues.
Haze masks include N95, KN95, FFP2 and KF94 masks.
Those eligible in the first wave but have yet to collect their masks can now collect four masks at any CC.
Eligible Singaporeans now include those from the Pioneer Generation, Merdeka Generation, CHAS Orange card holders, CHAS Blue card holders, Medical Fee Exemption Card (MFEC) holders, recipients of ComCare Assistance and Singaporeans aged 60 and above.
Additionally, pregnant women, children and individuals with medical conditions such as athsma can collect masks by presenting their NRIC.
Family members or friends can also collect masks on behalf of the eligible person using their NRIC.
Haze masks include N95, KN95, FFP2 and KF94 masks, all of which are effective in reducing exposure to haze particles.
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新加坡永续发展及环境部长傅海燕周四表示，第二波口罩发放活动将于周五（10月23日）开始，并将领取资格扩大到60岁及以上的新加坡公民。
傅海燕部长在碧瑶新月市场接受媒体采访时表示，领取口罩的年龄将从67岁降至60岁，符合条件的新加坡公民从10月23日起可以从民众俱乐部或口罩自动售货机领取两只装口罩。
此前，由于 PM2.5 水平急剧上升，新加坡于上周三开始向弱势群体开放口罩供应，民众可以通过社区中心和口罩自动售货机向有需要的人分发 N95 口罩。
这些自动售货机在指定的公共交通枢纽、社会服务机构和人民协会场所均有提供。
防雾霾口罩包括 N95、KN95、FFP2 和 KF94 口罩。
第一批符合领取口罩资格但尚未领取口罩的人现在可以在任何一家社区中心领取四个口罩。
符合资格的新加坡人现在包括建国一代、独立一代、CHAS橙色卡持有者、CHAS蓝色卡持有者、医疗费用豁免卡（MFEC）持有者、ComCare援助金领取者以及60岁及以上的新加坡人。
此外，孕妇、儿童和患有哮喘等疾病的人士可凭身份证领取口罩。
家人或朋友也可以使用身份证代符合资格的人领取口罩。
防霾口罩包括 N95、KN95、FFP2 和 KF94 口罩，所有这些口罩都能有效减少接触霾颗粒。
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