The haze in Singapore has worsened significantly this week, with air quality in the west of the island experiencing the highest recorded hourly PM2.5 reading since 2015. At 3pm on Wednesday, 14th October 2026, it reached 288 micrograms per cubic metre, placing us in the “very high” zone for readings exceeding 250. This has prompted the government to begin the phased distribution of N95 masks to eligible Singaporeans.
Although the original plan was to wait until the 24-hour PSI reading crossed 200 before distributing N95 masks, the very high PM2.5 levels were enough to start setting up collection points for eligible Singaporeans. The 24-hour PSI reading would eventually cross the 200 mark on Thursday, hitting a high of 212 in the West.
Who Are Eligible For The Free N95 Masks
Those in the Pioneer Generation and Merdeka Generation can collect 2 N95 masks from any collection point. This also applies to CHAS Orange and CHAS Blue cardholders, Medical Fee Exemption Card holders, and recipients of ComCare Assistance.
These Singaporeans may collect their masks at Community Clubs, vending machines at selected public transport hubs, Social Service Offices, and People’s Association venues using their NRIC.
Pregnant women, children aged 7 to 16, and individuals with relevant medical conditions such as asthma are also eligible to collect masks, but only from Community Clubs using their NRIC.
Please check the HazeMaskGoWhere website for collection locations and mask availability before heading to a collection point.
Sufficient Stocks Of N95 Masks
For the rest of us, getting N95 masks from retailers seems to be our only option right now. Unfortunately, several outlets are out of stock right now because of increased demand.
In its 14th October 2026 daily advisory, the National Environment Agency assured that there are “sufficient stocks of N95 masks in retailer’s warehouses and government stockpiles”. They also noted that the Haze Task Force is “working closely with retailers to replenish stocks and ensure the availability of N95 masks to the public.”
Furthermore, in its updated haze advisory, the Ministry of Health confirmed that KN95, FFP2, and KF94 masks are all equivalent to N95 masks. They said these masks are “effective in reducing exposure to haze particles”, and that the “differing names reflect their respective national standards.
Price Guide For N95 Masks In Singapore
The N95 mask meets the air filtration standard set by the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The “N” indicates that it is not resistant to oil, while “95” represents its ability to filter out 95% of airborne particles.
Beware of counterfeit products that may be misrepresenting their NIOSH approval. Notably, NIOSH does not approve any type of respiratory protection for children, so any N95 that claims to be approved for children does not have NIOSH approval.
| Brand/Model | Retailer | Price Per Mask |
| 3M Aura 9210+ | Medic Drugstore (individual) | $5.00 |
| 3M 1860 | Medic Drugstore (box of 20) | $3.81 |
| 3M 8210 | Shopee (box of 20) | $3.00 |
| Giko | Amazon SG (box of 15) | $2.22 |
| 3M 8210 | Guardian (box of 20) | $2.10 |
| 3M 8110S | Medic Drugstore (box of 20) | $2.09 |
| 3M VFlex 9105 | Shopee (box of 10) | $1.69 |
| YQ Yichita | Amazon SG (box of 25) | $1.59 |
| Honeywell DF300 | Amazon SG (box of 20) | $1.51 |
| 3M VFlex 9105 | Medic Drugstore (box of 50) | $1.37 |
Read Also: Price Guide To Air Purifiers In Singapore
Price Guide For KN95 Masks In Singapore
The KN95 mask is manufactured according to the Chinese GB2626-2019 standard. Like the N95 mask, it is not resistant to oil, and is able to filter out 95% of airborne particles.
| Brand/Model | Retailer | Price Per Mask |
| AIR+ (S/M/L) | Guardian (box of 5) Watsons (box of 5) | $1.17 |
| 3M 9513 | Shopee | $2.98 |
| Greencare | Watsons (box of 20) | $0.99 |
| Lement | Amazon SG (box of 100) | $0.33 |
Price Guide For FFP2 Masks In Singapore
The FFP2 mask is manufactured according to the European EN-149 standard. The FFP2 mask filters out 94% of airborne particles and is the closest to N95 mask standard.
| Brand/Model | Retailer | Price Per Mask |
| AIR+ Protect Mask (M/L) | AIR+ | $1.60 |
| AIR+ Protect Mask (M/L) | Shopee (AIR+ Official Store) | $1.37 |
Price Guide For KF94 Masks In Singapore
The KF94 mask is manufactured according to Korean standards, with 94% efficiency in filtering airborne particles, and is comparable to the N95 mask.
| Brand/Model | Retailer | Price Per Mask |
| Wistech | Wistech (box of 10) | $1.29 |
Read Also: How Much Does It Cost To Haze-Proof Your Home?
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