Singapore haze: Government starts N95 mask distribution early as PM2.5 hits very high band

The 1-hour PM2.5 reading in the western region entered the very high band at 2pm, reaching its highest level since 2015.

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SINGAPORE: The government began rolling out additional haze measures on Wednesday (Oct 14), including the distribution of N95 masks to vulnerable Singaporeans, after hourly PM2.5 readings reached the very high band for the first time this haze season.

Haze shelters have also been set up at community clubs and selected residents' centres, while some sports facilities have closed in response to the elevated PM2.5 levels.

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