{
  "id": 14422967,
  "title": "Haze shelters to open, N95 masks to be distributed amid worsening haze in Singapore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/haze-shelters-to-open-n95-masks-to-be-distributed-amid-worsening-haze-14422967",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-14T10:12:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Business Times - Singapore",
    "slug": "the-business-times-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/haze-shelters-open-n95-masks-be-distributed-amid-worsening-haze-singapore"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Masks will be distributed to Singaporeans from October 14 to help combat worsening air quality caused by dense smoke haze drifting from Kalimantan. Vulnerable groups such as seniors, pregnant women, children, teenagers, and those with medical conditions like asthma are eligible for a pair of N95 masks after providing their NRICs. These masks can be collected at community clubs, PA offices, or at mask vending machines available at 37 public transport hubs and social services' offices.\n\nIn addition, air-conditioned rooms in community clubs and selected Residents' Committee centres have been designated as haze shelters for the public to seek respite. If the 24-hour PSI reaches hazardous levels above 300, these shelter hours will be extended until 10pm. The dense smoke haze is expected to persist over Singapore overnight and for the next day, with the 24-hour PSI forecast to be in the unhealthy to very unhealthy range above 200 on October 15.",
  "summary": "Each eligible person can receive a pair of masks after showing their NRICs",
  "key_points": [
    "N95 masks distributed to Singaporeans from October 14",
    "Vulnerable groups eligible for N95 masks",
    "Haze shelters open with extended hours if PSI reaches hazardous levels"
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Straits Times",
        "title": "Haze shelters to open, N95 masks to be distributed amid worsening haze",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/haze-shelters-to-open-n95-masks-to-be-distributed-amid-worsening-haze",
        "published": "2026-10-14T09:26:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}