Some were spotted wearing masks while others cut down on outdoor activities. Read more at straitstimes.com.
PSI readings of 101 to 200 are in the unhealthy range, and the public is advised to cut down on outdoor activities.Spotted taking a break in the shade with his bicycle, the 34-year-old project manager had cycled from his home in Punggol to Marina Bay Sands , and had plans to go to East Coast Park and Changi before looping back home.
PSI readings of 101 to 200 are in the unhealthy range, for which the National Environment Agency advises the public to cut down on outdoor activities. One of them said it was the second day of their week-long trip, and they were not aware of the haze situation, thinking it was a fog. “Unless the haze gets really bad, we would not want to change our plans to see as much as we can of Singapore,” Ms Prentice said.
A check at the Guardian outlet at MBS found plenty of surgical masks available, though a shop assistant said it was not selling any N95 masks.In response to queries from The Straits Times, a spokeswoman for FairPrice said the supermarket chain had “sufficient” mask stocks, and advised customers to buy only what they need for personal use so that the masks remain available to all.
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