Singapore to end N95 mask distribution on Saturday as haze abates

People collecting haze masks from a vending machine at Bukit Panjang bus interchange on Oct 15, 2026. (Photo: CNA/Syamil Sapari)

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SINGAPORE: Singapore will cease its haze mitigation measures, including ending its N95 mask distribution to vulnerable Singaporeans on Saturday, said the National Environment Agency on Thursday (Nov 5) amid improving air quality.

Mask collection will conclude at 6pm on Saturday. Air-conditioned rooms at Community Clubs and selected Residents’ Committee (RC) and Residents’ Network (RN) Centres that are designated as haze shelters will also close at the same time.

In addition, the Ministry of Health (MOH) will be deactivating both the Public Health Preparedness Clinic (PHPC) Scheme and the Haze Subsidy Scheme (HSS) from Nov 12.

"With the improvement in air quality conditions, MOM will stand down its haze-related measures for outdoor workers from Nov 7. Employers may resume outdoor work without the additional haze-related precautions," said NEA.

CNA Games Guess Word Crack the word, one row at a time Buzzword Create words using the given letters Mini Sudoku Tiny puzzle, mighty brain teaser Mini Crossword Small grid, big challenge Word Search Spot as many words as you can Show More Show Less The distribution of N95 masks to vulnerable Singaporeans started on Oct 14, after 1-hour PM2.5 readings climbed into the very high range. Although the distribution was initially scheduled to begin only when the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) exceeded 200, it was brought forward in response to worsening haze conditions. The masks were distributed in two rounds, with the second round expanding eligibility to Singaporeans aged 60 and above, down from 67, following public feedback. Pregnant women, children aged seven to 16 and holders of Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) Orange and Blue cards were also eligible. Speaking in parliament on Tuesday, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said that close to 30 per cent of eligible Singaporeans had collected their masks as of Oct 29. Ms Fu added that N95 masks are generally not required for short periods outdoors, and that reducing prolonged or strenuous outdoor activities remains the most important first response to haze. In its morning advisory on Thursday, NEA said that dry conditions are likely to persist over parts of the southern Southeast Asian region. "The hotspot and smoke haze situation may improve over areas with showers but also continue to stay elevated in areas experiencing prolonged dry weather, with a risk of transboundary haze occurrence," the agency said.

The distribution of N95 masks to vulnerable Singaporeans started on Oct 14, after 1-hour PM2.5 readings climbed into the very high range.

Although the distribution was initially scheduled to begin only when the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) exceeded 200, it was brought forward in response to worsening haze conditions.

The masks were distributed in two rounds, with the second round expanding eligibility to Singaporeans aged 60 and above, down from 67, following public feedback.

Pregnant women, children aged seven to 16 and holders of Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) Orange and Blue cards were also eligible.

Speaking in parliament on Tuesday, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said that close to 30 per cent of eligible Singaporeans had collected their masks as of Oct 29.

Ms Fu added that N95 masks are generally not required for short periods outdoors, and that reducing prolonged or strenuous outdoor activities remains the most important first response to haze.

In its morning advisory on Thursday, NEA said that dry conditions are likely to persist over parts of the southern Southeast Asian region.

"The hotspot and smoke haze situation may improve over areas with showers but also continue to stay elevated in areas experiencing prolonged dry weather, with a risk of transboundary haze occurrence," the agency said.

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2026年10月15日，人们在武吉班让巴士转换站的自动售货机领取防雾霾口罩。（图片：CNA/Syamil Sapari）

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新加坡：新加坡国家环境局周四（11月5日）表示，随着空气质量的改善，新加坡将从周六起停止雾霾缓解措施，包括停止向弱势新加坡人分发N95口罩。

口罩领取活动将于周六下午6点结束。社区俱乐部以及部分居民委员会（RC）和居民网络（RN）中心的空调房间（这些中心被指定为雾霾避难所）也将同时关闭。

此外，卫生部将于 11 月 12 日起停止公共卫生准备诊所计划 (PHPC) 和雾霾补贴计划 (HSS)。

“随着空气质量状况的改善，人力部将从11月7日起取消针对户外工作者的雾霾相关措施。雇主可以恢复户外工作，无需采取额外的雾霾相关预防措施。”国家环境局表示。

CNA游戏 猜词游戏 逐行破解单词 流行词游戏 用给定的字母组成单词 迷你数独 小谜题，脑力挑战 迷你填字游戏 小方格，大挑战 单词搜索 尽可能多地找出单词 显示更多 显示更少 10月14日，在PM2.5一小时读数攀升至极高水平后，新加坡开始向弱势群体分发N95口罩。虽然最初计划在24小时污染标准指数（PSI）超过200时才开始分发，但由于雾霾情况恶化，分发工作提前进行。口罩分两轮分发，第二轮根据公众反馈，将领取资格扩大到60岁及以上的新加坡公民，此前为67岁。孕妇、7至16岁的儿童以及持有社区健康援助计划（CHAS）橙卡和蓝卡的人士也符合领取资格。新加坡永续发展及环境部长傅海燕周二在国会发言时表示，截至10月29日，近30%符合资格的新加坡公民已领取口罩。傅海燕补充说，短时间户外活动通常无需佩戴N95口罩，减少长时间或剧烈的户外活动仍然是应对雾霾最重要的首要措施。新加坡国家环境局周四上午发布的公告称，东南亚南部部分地区可能持续干燥。“降雨地区的热点和烟霾情况可能会有所改善，但持续干燥地区的烟霾情况仍将居高不下，存在跨境雾霾发生的风险。”该机构表示。

10 月 14 日，新加坡 PM2.5 一小时读数攀升至非常高水平后，政府开始向弱势新加坡人分发 N95 口罩。

虽然最初计划只在 24 小时污染物标准指数 (PSI) 超过 200 时才开始分发，但由于雾霾情况恶化，分发工作提前了。

口罩分两轮发放，第二轮发放的资格范围扩大到60岁及以上的新加坡人，此前为67岁，这是根据公众反馈而做出的调整。

孕妇、7 至 16 岁儿童以及持有社区健康援助计划 (CHAS) 橙色卡和蓝色卡的人员也符合资格。

新加坡永续发展及环境部长傅海燕周二在国会表示，截至10月29日，近30%的符合资格的新加坡人已经领取了口罩。

傅女士补充说，短时间在户外一般不需要佩戴 N95 口罩，减少长时间或剧烈的户外活动仍然是应对雾霾最重要的首要措施。

尼泊尔国家环境局周四早晨发布的公告称，东南亚南部部分地区可能持续出现干燥天气。

该机构表示：“降雨地区的热点和烟霾情况可能会有所改善，但在持续干旱的地区，情况仍将居高不下，存在发生跨境烟霾的风险。”

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