新加坡：第二轮霾天口罩分发将于周五（10月23日）开始，更多长者将有资格领取，可持续发展与环境部长傅海燕周四表示。
SINGAPORE: A second round of haze mask distribution begins on Friday (Oct 23), with more seniors now eligible, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said on Thursday.
所有年满60岁的新加坡公民将有资格领取两个口罩，长者的年龄门槛从67岁降低至60岁。
All Singaporeans aged 60 and above will be eligible to collect two masks, with the age threshold for seniors lowered from 67.
在第一轮已领取口罩的人士可再领取两个。早前符合资格但未领取口罩者，可在任何社区俱乐部（CC）或指定自动售货机一次性领取两轮的口罩。
People who collected masks in the first round can collect another two. Those who were eligible earlier but did not collect their masks can receive both rounds at once at any community club (CC) or designated vending machine.
傅海燕在美奥弯巴刹接受记者采访时表示，政府听取了60岁以上、非先锋世代或建国世代卡持有者的长者反映，他们也需要口罩。
Speaking to reporters at Beo Crescent Market, Ms Fu said the government had heard from seniors above 60 who were not Pioneer Generation or Merdeka Generation cardholders and also needed the masks.
“我们同意他们的看法。因此我们将把分发范围扩大至所有年满60岁的新加坡长者，”她说。
"We agree with them. So we are extending this to all Singapore seniors above 60 years of age," she said.
其他符合资格的群体包括：CHAS橙卡和蓝卡持有者、医疗费豁免卡持有者以及ComCare援助受惠者。
Other groups eligible for the masks include: CHAS Orange and Blue cardholders, Medical Fee Exemption Card holders and recipients of ComCare Assistance.
孕妇、7至16岁儿童以及患有哮喘等疾病的人士可在社区俱乐部领取口罩。
Pregnant women, children aged seven to 16 and people with medical conditions such as asthma can collect masks at CCs.
符合资格的新加坡人可委托家人或朋友代领口罩，需使用符合资格者的身份证。
Eligible Singaporeans may ask a family member or friend to collect masks on their behalf, using the eligible person’s NRIC.
政府发放的霾天口罩包括N95、KN95、FFP2和KF94口罩，均有助减少吸入霾天颗粒物。
The government-issued haze masks include N95, KN95, FFP2 and KF94 masks, all of which help reduce exposure to haze particles.
傅海燕也呼吁民众关注霾天期间可能需要额外帮助的人群，举例年长居民可能难以亲自领取口罩，以及小贩和外卖骑手等自雇人士。
Ms Fu also urged people to look out for those who may need extra help during the haze, citing elderly residents who may have difficulty collecting masks, as well as self-employed workers such as hawkers and delivery riders.
一名年长妇女在美奥弯巴刹和熟食中心佩戴口罩，摄于2026年10月22日。
An elderly woman wearing a mask at the Beo Crescent market and food centre, Oct 22, 2026.
做好空气质量恶化的准备 根据霾天工作小组数据，目前约22%的符合资格新加坡人已领取口罩。随着空气质量好转，傅海燕鼓励尚未领取者在情况再度恶化前尽快领取。
BE PREPARED FOR AIR QUALITY TO DETERIORATE About 22 per cent of eligible Singaporeans have collected the masks so far, according to the haze task force. With air quality improving, Ms Fu encouraged those who have not done so to collect them before conditions worsen again.
“过去几天霾害情况有所改善。然而，国民健康仍是我们的首要任务，”她说，并补充说新加坡人应做好准备，应对空气质量可能再度恶化。
"The haze situation has improved over the last few days. However, the health of our people remains our top priority," she said, adding that Singaporeans should stay prepared for another deterioration in air quality.
她还回应了关于口罩供应的担忧，此前发现部分零售货架空空如也。她说，卫生部将动用国家储备，协助盛松、Giant 和 Cold Storage 补货。她补充说，FairPrice 集团门店和网上均有口罩出售。
She also addressed concerns over mask availability after some retail shelves were found empty. She said the Ministry of Health will draw on its national inventory to help restock supplies at Sheng Siong, Giant and Cold Storage. FairPrice Group has masks available in stores and online, she added.
“所以不必恐慌。口罩一直都有供应，我们只需给零售商一些时间补货，”傅海燕说。
"So no need to panic. There are always masks available, and we just need to give the retailers some time to replenish their shelves," Ms Fu said.
截至周四下午 1 点，新加坡各区的每小时 PM2.5 读数均在正常范围内，空气质量已有所改善。
Air quality across Singapore has improved, with hourly PM2.5 readings in the normal range across all regions as of 1pm on Thursday.
此前本月早些时候空气质量曾急剧恶化。10 月 14 日，西部的每小时 PM2.5 读数飙升至 288，为 2015 年以来新加坡最高。10 月 18 日，西部的 24 小时污染标准指数达到 230，为全岛今年最高读数。
This follows a sharp deterioration earlier in the month. On Oct 14, the hourly PM2.5 reading in the west hit 288, the highest in Singapore since 2015. The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index in the west reached 230 on Oct 18, the highest islandwide reading this year.
10 月 16 日的霾害情况记者会上，傅海燕警告空气质量可能达到危险级别。她表示局势依然多变，取决于天气状况，并补充说霾害可能再持续三至四周。
press conference on the haze situation on Oct 16 Ms Fu warned that air quality could reach hazardous levels. She said the situation remained fluid and depended on weather conditions, adding that the haze could last for another three to four weeks.
政府于 10 月 14 日起在所有社区俱乐部发放 N95 口罩。全岛还部署了 37 台自动售货机，向符合资格的新加坡人免费发放 N95 口罩。
The government began distributing N95 masks on Oct 14 at all community clubs. A total of 37 vending machines dispensing free N95 masks to eligible Singaporeans were also deployed islandwide.
2026 年 10 月 22 日，永续发展与环境部长傅海燕（中）和惹兰勿刹区国会议员万里扎（右）在宝星巴刹和熟食中心向一名小贩赠送装有口罩和茶点的礼包并致意。
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu (centre) and Jalan Besar MP Wan Rizal (right) greet a hawker at the Beo Crescent market and food centre while handing out a goodie bag with masks and refreshments, Oct 22, 2026.
对企业的影响 部分餐饮业者向《亚洲新闻台》表示，因外出顾客减少，销售额下跌高达 70%，人手压力也随之增大。部分业者呼吁政府提供支持，包括租金减免。
IMPACT ON BUSINESSES Some food and beverage operators told CNA that sales had fallen by as much as 70 per cent as fewer customers ventured out, while staffing pressures had mounted. Some have called for government support, including rental relief.
在裕廊西熟食中心，一些摊贩上周日表示，生意额下降了约一半。一家摊位报告称，其周末生意损失高达 80%。
At Jurong West Hawker Centre, some stallholders said last Sunday that business had fallen by about half One stall reported losing as much as 80 per cent of its weekend business.
傅海燕表示，她到保华坊巴刹走访，部分是为了了解小贩受到的影响。
Ms Fu said her visit to Beo Crescent Market was partly to understand how hawkers had been affected.
她说，反馈不一，一些人表示生意受到影响，另一些人说生意与往常差不多，还有一些人看到外带订单增加。
Feedback was mixed, she said, with some reporting an impact on business, others saying business was about the same and some seeing more takeaway orders.
她说：“我们将汇总所有反馈，并决定是否需要提供额外援助。但我们始终都在为新加坡人着想，所以我认为新加坡人可以对此放心。”
"We will collate all the feedback and make a decision on whether extra help is needed," she said. "But we are always here for Singaporeans, so I think Singaporeans can be assured of that."