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On Friday, Ms Fu said that Singapore should be prepared for the haze to last for some time, stressing that the situation is fluid.<\/p>\n
\u201cDepending on the weather, we can expect air quality to fluctuate, including the possibility of reaching hazardous levels,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
Towards the inter-monsoon period at the end of October or early November, the government expects the situation to improve, said Ms Fu.<\/p>\n
The O-Level and A-Level examinations are scheduled throughout October and November. Addressing concerns about the haze affecting the exams, Mr Lee said students taking the national examinations will sit for their papers in enclosed, air-conditioned venues with air purifiers on.<\/p>\n
Should the 24-hour PSI forecast reach hazardous levels, MOE will consider rescheduling O-Level papers in line with the health advisory for younger students, said the education minister.<\/p>\n
The A-Level papers are \u201cgenerally less likely to be affected\u201d because the students are older, he added.<\/p>\n
“I know that students have been working very hard to prepare for their national exams and we want to minimise disruption for them,” he added.<\/p>\n
If students who are taking the national exams are unwell and unable to take or continue with an exam, they should see a doctor, obtain a medical certificate and apply for special consideration through their schools, said Mr Lee.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When asked if schools have seen more students taking medical leave in the past few days, Mr Lee said the experience is \u201cvariegated\u201d on the ground.<\/p>\n
In some areas, the data shows no difference from the same period last year, while other areas are seeing more students falling ill with sore throat, cold and the flu, he added.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome of it could be linked to haze, some of it may be due to spreading of other diseases,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The key is to plan in advance and ensure that the measures are in line with health advisories to safeguard children\u2019s well-being while continuing their education safely, said Mr Lee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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