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:
- Latest news from Singapore’s Ministry of Health
- WhatsApp Updates from Gov.sg
- WhatsApp Updates from Gov.sg for Overseas Singaporeans
- Telegram Updates from Gov.sg
- Health Advisories for Various Sectors
Other Useful Sites to Combat COVID-19:
- Where to Collect Masks: MaskGoWhere
- COVID-19 Online Symptom Checker
- PHPC Clincis: FluGoWhere
- TraceTogether
- KKH Urgent Paediatric Advice Line (U-PAL)
- To Check Out Crowds at Parks Before Going
- To Check Out Crowds at Malls Before Going
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
Hi everyone, like many of you, our office is closed and the team at Little Day Out is now working from home.
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COVID-19 Journal: Keeping Track Of Historic Times
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Stay-at-Home Resources for Kids and Families
Visit The Singapore Philatelic Museum Virtual Tour And Go On A Heritage Scavenger Hunt
The Singapore Philatelic Museum is undergoing a revamp at the moment. When it reopens in 2021, it will be transformed into a children’s museum. For those of us who miss the family-friendly museum, it...
ECDA HBL Resources For Preschoolers: Home Activities From Various Preschools In Singapore
While the older children are focused on their own HBL responsibilities as given by the teacher, the younger ones tend to be “neglected” or left to do as they please. Are you wondering about...
Ideas & Activities To Explore
How To Make Bubble Tea At Home: Easy Three-Ingredient Brown Sugar Pearls From Scratch
A minute of silence for all bubble tea lovers as we deal with the news that bubble tea is no longer an essential service… However, not all hope is gone. It is possible to...
Ways To Hang Out Online With Friends
Here are some ways to hang out online with friends – with Virtual Escape Room, Virtual Museums, Online Fitness Classes – there are so much to do together from each of our homes!
1. Virtual...
Inspring Stories
#BraveheartSG: Pen A Handwritten Note To Say Thank You To Healthcare Professionals
With so many ordinary Singaporeans on edge about the Covid-19 outbreak, it is hard to let out a cough in public nowadays without turning heads – for the wrong reasons. However, nothing compares with...
2Mamas4Kids: Home Learning And Living In The Midst Of The nCoV Outbreak
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News for Families
Here Are Some Lessons We’ve Learnt From Our Experience With Online Enrichment Classes
Last week, it was announced that enrichment classes and tuition centres would have to suspend their physical lessons. This led to many centres scrambling to go online so that students could carry on with...
Students from Graduating Cohorts to Return to School From 19 May 2020
Students from graduating cohorts will return to school “in a careful and calibrated manner” starting 19 May 2020, said Minister for Education Ong Ye Kung.
Whilst the four-week mid-year holidays will carry on as planned...
Precautions to Take
Cleaning Agents To Help Battle Novel Coronavirus Plus Other Non-Toxic Cleaning Agents
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...
Wash Your Hands With Baby Shark, Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo
Baby Shark is here to help spread the message of handwashing to kids with a new rendition of the infectious ditty.
The new Baby Shark song, released by the South Korean brand Pinkfong, covers some...
![Looking for an experience that’s beyond the ordinary this June Holiday? Make your way down to the Omni-Theatre, where two new groundbreaking shows are set to capture your imagination – Cities of the Future and Animal Kingdom! Two New Shows at Omni-Theatre from 1 June It is always a thrill to catch a movie at the Omni-Theatre. Watching a show on its impressive 23-metre-wide dome screen, 8K digital screen – the only one of its kind in Singapore – is a treat for the senses. Now, you can treat the kids and family to two new, immersive experiences at Omni-Theatre during the holidays. Cities of the Future What will the world be like in 50 years’ time? How will our cities evolve and what will the sustainable future look like? Cities of the Future goes on a journey through the world’s greatest cities – from Amsterdam to Los Angeles and Singapore – to uncover what is being done to meet the challenges of a changing world and make the smart cities of the future possible. Plus, you will even get a glimpse of Singapore’s exciting vision for a more sustainable and connected future, featured in the film! Whether it is tapping into new renewable energy sources or revolutionising transport systems (think electric flying cars!), Cities of the Future provides a fascinating glimpse at how engineers are turning today’s science fiction into tomorrow’s reality. Animal Kingdom: A Tale of Six Families Animal Kingdom is a stunning exploration of what makes our natural world so spectacular, introducing young audiences to animals from all over the world. Journey across snowy forests, under the scorching African Sun, and into the darkest depths of the ocean to discover why animals are the way they are. The show also explores the ways in which we can help to protect the animal world. It is a show that will have animal-loving kids spellbound! SG60 Promotions: $6 Omni-Theatre Tickets & Special Bundles [insert 04] Need even more reasons to pay a visit to Omni-Theatre? From now to 31 December 2025, Science Centre Singapore is offering a special promo with tickets at just $6!* (usual price $14)! That’s more than 50% off the regular ticket price. There are also special SG60 bundle deals* available that provide admission to Science Centre Singapore and an Omni-Theatre show at: $10 for adults (usual price $19.90); and $8 per child (usual price $17.90). Families of four can save even more with the $24 Family Pack for two adults and two children that provides access to both Science Centre Singapore and Omni-Theatre. Make a Date to Watch an Omni-Theatre Show Soon! [insert 05] Don’t miss the chance to watch the two exciting new shows at Omni-Theatre! And make use of the SG60 promotions to enjoy even greater value and a wonderful day out! Find out more about the Cities of the World, Animal Kingdom and Omni-Theatre’s SG60 promotions. Omni-Theatre Offers $6 SG60 Promo Tickets & 2 Exciting New Movies Your Family Will Love!](https://www.littledayout.com/wp-content/uploads/Omni-Theatre-01-324x235.jpg "Omni-Theatre Offers $6 SG60 Promo Tickets & 2 Exciting New Movies Your Family Will Love!")