Travellers to Singapore should be aware of the potential issues. Symptoms include Irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, which usually resolve with no further problems but the particles in the haze can affect the heart and lungs.
People who already suffer with chronic heart or lung disease may experience an exacerbation of their symptoms / conditions.
A variety of measures have been implemented by The Singapore Ministry of Health to keep the public up to date on air quality, guidelines and health advisories.
Advice for Travellers
As of the 25th June the Singapore Ministry of Health advises travellers -
1) That healthy persons should minimize prolonged or strenuous outdoor physical exertion
2) That elderly persons, pregnant women, children should minimize prolonged outdoor activity
3) That persons with chronic lung disease, heart disease, or stroke should avoid all outdoor activity.
For people with chronic lung / heart disease, when outdoor activity is unavoidable, additional advice is to wear an N95 mask: N95 masks have been made available for purchase at supermarkets and pharmacies in Singapore.
Travellers are reminded to take enough medication with them on their trip and to remember they could be delayed at airports. Those with mild symptoms of asthma in the UK may have more severe symptoms in Singapore, so remember to take both preventer and reliever inhalers with you.
There are currently no travel restrictions in place but travellers should check the latest up to date information before travelling.
Air travel may be affected due to poor visibility
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