Air purifiers, fans, and portable air coolers: Government agencies roll out measures to curb haze impact空气净化器、风扇和便携式空气冷却器：政府机构推出措施遏制雾霾影响
After the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) entered the Unhealthy range at 7am in the central region on Friday (Sept 4), agencies from the Government’s Haze Task Force (HTF) rolled out action plans and advisories to protect the health and well-being of the public.This is the first time the PSI has entered the Unhealthy range due to haze since Oct...
After the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) entered the Unhealthy range at 7am in the central region on Friday (Sept 4), agencies from the Government’s Haze Task Force (HTF) rolled out action plans and advisories to protect the health and well-being of the public.
This is the first time the PSI has entered the Unhealthy range due to haze since Oct 8, 2023.
The National Environment Agency (NEA) said they will begin providing daily haze advisories starting from the evening of Sept 4, including the 24-hour PSI forecast for members of the public to plan their activities and events for the next 24 hours, available on www.haze.gov.sg, www.nea.gov.sg and the myENV app.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has also worked with healthcare institutions and long-term care providers — including public hospitals, polyclinics and nursing homes — to put in place haze preparedness measures such as using air purifiers, fans and deploying portable air coolers to reduce ambient temperature where appropriate.
Our public healthcare institutions are also monitoring patients closely for any possible health effects of the haze and will carry out appropriate medical intervention where necessary.
The public is advised to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water. N95 masks are not required for short exposures such commuting from home to school or work, or in an indoor environment.
Those with chronic heart and lung conditions should keep their medications on hand and readily accessible.
Vulnerable persons, especially the elderly, pregnant women, children and those with chronic heart and lung conditions, should seek medical attention promptly should they develop symptoms or feel unwell.
These persons are also advised to avoid or minimise outdoor activity when the forecasted air quality is Very Unhealthy (PSI >200) and wear an N95 mask if they have to be outdoors for several hours.
Schools and pre-schools
All classrooms of primary and secondary schools, junior colleges/Millennia Institute, preschools, MOE Kindergartens and Special Education schools have been equipped with air purifiers to enhance the well-being of students during a haze situation.
The Early Childhood Development Agency and Ministry of Education have advised preschools and schools respectively to monitor the air quality levels and comply with the corresponding health advisories.
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周五（9月4日）早上7点，中部地区的24小时污染物标准指数（PSI）进入不健康范围后，政府雾霾应对小组（HTF）的各机构推出了行动计划和建议，以保护公众的健康和福祉。
这是自 2023 年 10 月 8 日以来，空气污染指数 (PSI) 首次因雾霾进入不健康范围。
国家环境局 (NEA) 表示，他们将从 9 月 4 日晚间开始提供每日雾霾预警，包括 24 小时 PSI 预报，供公众规划未来 24 小时的活动和事件，相关信息可在 www.haze.gov.sg、www.nea.gov.sg 和 myENV 应用程序上获取。
卫生部也与医疗机构和长期护理机构（包括公立医院、综合诊所和疗养院）合作，采取雾霾防范措施，例如使用空气净化器、风扇和部署便携式空气冷却器，在适当的地方降低环境温度。
我们的公共医疗机构也在密切监测患者，观察雾霾可能对健康造成的任何影响，并在必要时进行适当的医疗干预。
建议公众保持水分充足，多喝水。短时间接触病毒，例如上下学或上下班途中，或在室内环境中，无需佩戴N95口罩。
患有慢性心脏和肺部疾病的人应该将药物放在手边，以便随时取用。
体弱者，特别是老年人、孕妇、儿童以及患有慢性心脏和肺部疾病的人，如果出现症状或感到不适，应立即就医。
建议这些人，当预报空气质量为“非常不健康”（PSI > 200）时，应避免或尽量减少户外活动；如果必须在户外待几个小时，则应佩戴 N95 口罩。
学校和幼儿园
为在雾霾天气下提升学生的健康福祉，小学、中学、初级学院/千禧学院、幼儿园、教育部幼儿园和特殊教育学校的所有教室都配备了空气净化器。
幼儿发展署和教育部分别建议幼儿园和学校监测空气质量水平，并遵守相应的健康建议。
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