Haze in Singapore: How to collect free N95 masks and who is eligible

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1. Thu, 15 October 2026

   3 reports
   • Channel News Asia06:11first to report
     Haze in Singapore: How to collect free N95 masks and who is eligible

     The free N95 masks are for individuals who are more vulnerable to the haze's negative health effects and can be collected at vending machines or People's Association Community Centres.

   • Channel News Asia12:15
     Smooth for some, frustrating for others as N95 mask distribution gets underway amid haze in Singapore

     Some residents faced long queues, stock shortages and confusion over collection procedures, while others were able to get their N95 masks with little fuss.

   • thestar.com.my19:18
     Lines form for N95 masks as haze situation persists in Singapore, but community shelters see few people

     SINGAPORE: People across Singapore flocked to community clubs to collect N95 masks on Thursday (Oct 15), as the early morning rain over much of the island provided little respite from the haze.

2. Fri, 16 October 2026

   1 report
   • Channel News Asia07:58
     Are two free N95 masks enough? What to know about wearing and reusing them amid the haze

     Two N95 masks may be enough for a week for someone who wears them only for short commutes, but those who spend several hours outdoors may need to replace them more often, says an NUS public health expert.

3. Sat, 17 October 2026

   1 report
   • Channel News Asia11:45
     Consumers urged not to overbuy N95 masks; major retailers are 'actively replenishing' stocks: CASE

     The Consumers Association of Singapore advised consumers to be careful when buying masks and air purifiers from the secondary market as sellers often cannot be verified.

4. Tue, 20 October 2026

   2 reports
   • asiaone.com13:30
     N95 masks to be progressively made available at all major supermarkets: MOH

     Amid increased demand for N95 masks or their equivalent, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has allayed concerns from members of the public about the availability of these masks.In its response to queries from the media, the ministry stated that its checks have shown that retailers and retail pharmacies have sufficient supplies in their warehouses.The ministry added that it also maintains...

   • Channel News Asia13:43
     MOH releases N95 mask stockpile to retailers amid increased demand

     The health ministry is also working with Cold Storage, Giant and Sheng Siong to make N95 masks, or their equivalent, progressively available across all their outlets.

5. Thu, 22 October 2026

   1 report
   • Channel News Asia06:00
     Second round of haze mask distribution starts Friday, eligibility expanded to seniors aged 60 and above

     Singaporeans who did not collect masks in the first round can pick up both batches at once from community clubs.