Only 22% of eligible Singaporeans have collected haze masks: Haze Task Force
Only 22 per cent of eligible Singaporeans have collected haze masks from community clubs (CC) and vending machines, the Haze Task Force (HTF) said on Thursday (Oct 22).This comes after the Government began distributing haze masks to eligible Singaporeans through People's Association, CCs and vending machines since last Wednesday (Oct 14).A second wave of mask distribution will also take place from Friday.A possible reason for the low uptake could be that those in need of the masks do not have the capacity to claim them.Speaking with media on Thursday, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu shared that the Government is aware of people within the community who might not be able to physically collect masks, such as elderly or those with special needs."So I'd like to encourage everyone, whether you are volunteers, whether you are neighbours, whether you are business owners or colleagues, please look out for [them]," she said. "Please help them to collect."