COVID-19: Novel Coronavirus Situation in Singapore

With the COVID-19 (2019 Novel Coronavirus) outbreak taking place rapidly and affecting many countries and lives worldwide, many of us have been trying to make sense of the situation. Here, we compile the latest news in Singapore that would be relevant for parents and families, the precautions to take, resources you can share with children, as well as inspiring stories we’ve discovered along the way.

To stay on top of the evolving situation, please also check out these channels for the latest updates:

Other Useful Sites to Combat COVID-19:

Information for Families, Employees and Businesses:

Grants, Funds and Packages for Individuals
SG United Jobs
Exemption for Suspension of Activities
Solidarity Budget 2020: Support for businesses, families and workers

Stay healthy and stay IN with Little Day Out, everyone! Check out our many articles below.

A Message From Little Day Out: Stay Safe, Stay Home, Stay Together

Little Day Out - 7 April 2020

Hi everyone, like many of you, our office is closed and the team at Little Day Out is now working from home. It is a difficult time for everyone in Singapore (and around the world)...

COVID-19 Journal: Keeping Track Of Historic Times

Lester Ng - 20 April 2020

To say that we are living in unusual times would be an understatement. Even for those of us who have lived through SARS, the current coronavirus situation is many times more serious. These times...

Cooking with Kids 101: 8 Easy Meals Children Can Help Prepare

Ee Jia Tan - 5 April 2020

“Cooking with kids is about harnessing imagination, empowerment and creativity.” ~ Guy Fieri Ever wondered how children featured on Masterchef Junior can produce such stunning dishes that put even adults to shame? Truth be told, they...

Changi Kids Club Activity Book: Airport-Themed Activities To Do At Home

Lester Ng - 16 May 2020

During the school holidays, Changi Airport would usually be a hive of activity. However, this year, it is different with families at home during the Circuit Breaker period. For the kids who are staying...

Ideas & Activities To Explore

IKEA Shares 6 Ways To Make A Fort Out Of Furniture And Things At...

Pearl Chen - 16 May 2020

IKEA is doing its part to make staying at home more bearable. First, IKEA UK released the recipe for its famous meatballs, then IKEA Singapore announced that they will be opening a new store...

Filmmaker Stefen Chow Shares His Resilience-Building Parenting Tips And Conquering The Challenges Amidst COVID-19

Ee Jia Tan - 4 April 2020

Few can boast of summiting Mount Everest, but Stefen Chow, father of two can. Now a filmmaker and photographer, Stefan is known for his solo travels with his kids. Yes, sans mother. Currently based in...

Inspring Stories

A Little Can Go A Long Way: How To Help During The COVID-19 Outbreak

Kim Q - 17 February 2020

As an ordinary Singaporean, you might be wondering what you can do to help in these times with the COVID-19 outbreak? Besides practising good hygiene habits, that is. Plenty. Ways to Offer Help During the COVID-19...

Volunteers Start Initiative To Offer Needy Students Tuition Online During HBL Period

Pearl Chen - 12 April 2020

A group of undergraduate students have come together to start an initiative to match needy students with volunteers who have stepped forward to offer tuition during the home-based learning period. Tuition Academic Assistance The Tuition Academic...

News for Families

SYF’s Pixel Perfect Project: Capturing Daily Life At Home

Carissa Soh - 5 May 2020

Does your child love taking photos? Do they have a unique way of seeing the world from another point of view? The Pixel Perfect project by the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) is just the...

Inter-School Activities And External School Activities Suspended Till End Of March School Holidays

Lester Ng - 8 February 2020

With the Ministry of Health’s raising of DORSCON from Yellow to Orange, the Ministry of Education (MOE) announced that additional measures to protect staff and students against the 2019 novel coronavirus will be added...

Precautions to Take

Precautions To Take With The Wuhan Virus Situation In Singapore

Lester Ng - 28 January 2020

The evolving Wuhan Coronavirus situation is a cause of concern for many, especially for those who remember the days of SARS back in 2003. As of 28 Jan 2020, 4 pm, there have been...

Cleaning Agents To Help Battle Novel Coronavirus Plus Other Non-Toxic Cleaning Agents

Ee Jia Tan - 11 February 2020

NEA has published a recommended list of cleaning agents to combat novel coronavirus, by keeping surfaces and commonly contacted objects clean and free of the nCoV virus. Cleanliness of our homes, offices, cars, other...