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
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Stay-at-Home Resources for Kids and Families
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Ideas & Activities To Explore
Cats The Musical Is Streaming This Weekend And Here’s How To Watch It
Cats the Musical will be streaming for free this weekend. No, it is not the much-panned 2019 version but a recording of the stage musical version.
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IKEA Shares 6 Ways To Make A Fort Out Of Furniture And Things At...
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Inspring Stories
Life Down Under With Stories of Play: Staying Home And Staying Sane
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Sayang Sayang Fund Appeals For Donations To Support Community Needs
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News for Families
Classes In School To Resume 2 June With Priority Given To Graduating Cohorts
The Ministry of Education has announced that primary and secondary school classes will resume on 2 June 2020. This follows the end of the Circuit Breaker period on 1 June 2020. Students will be...
Planning To Watch “One World: Together At Home” Global Special From Home In Singapore?...
One thing which the current COVID-19 situation has highlighted is how interconnected we all are. This “sameness” is something which will be bringing millions together at the One World: Together At Home virtual concert...
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...
Precautions To Take With The Wuhan Virus Situation In Singapore
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