When that happens, the People’s Association (PA) grassroots organisations will start distributing N95 masks to eligible Singaporeans and mask vending machines will also be made available at 37 public transport hubs and social services offices. The vending machines stocks are tracked in real-time and are restocked regularly to maintain a consistent supply, according to authorities.
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]]>"We are on top of situation. The Haze Task Force, has been meeting regularly. We have sufficient stock of the N95 mask, and will be prepared to deploy when necessary," she said.
When the 24-hour PSI breaches 200, Singapore will activate the mask-distribution exercise. It will also activate air-conditioned haze shelters in the community.
"We are very concerned about public health, and therefore we have contingency plans according to the PSI levels," she said.
]]>"We are concerned about the wellbeing of our people. We are on top of the situation. We have plans put in place, and we'll do whatever is needed to protect the public health of Singaporeans," she said.
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]]>24-hour PSI readings across the country had been rising steadily from midnight, with all regions in the unhealthy range.
]]>On Friday, the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) hit 186 in the central region of Singapore at 2pm — the highest in this haze season.
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"What we try to do in Singapore is to have a salary framework for ministers, which is competitive. It will not match the private sector pay, but it is broadly competitive. There will still be a discount, but at least the burden and the financial loss and the hurdle of entering politics is not so great," said Mr Wong.
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