Free haze masks to be available to Singaporeans aged 60 and above

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.

Those eligible in the first wave but have yet to collect their masks can now collect four masks at any CC.

@asiaone If you are eligible for the N95 mask in the first wave but have not collected, you can collect a total of four masks at any Community Club (CC). More from Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu's doorstop: #sgnews #Singapore #Haze #Health ♬ original sound - AsiaOne

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.

@asiaone Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu told reporters during a visit to Beo Crescent Market that the Government will collate all the feedback, and make a decision on whether extra help for hawkers is needed. #sgnews #Singapore #Haze #Health ♬ original sound - AsiaOne

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