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...
Happy Tot Shelf’s Home Explorer Camp Activity Pack: Themed Stay-At-Home Learning Activities For Kids
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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...
Parent Review: Curious Kits – Fun And Practical Ways To Learn About STEM Topics
To be honest, the first week of HBL went quite well in my household as I got to see how my little ones handled lessons and how participatory they were with their teachers and...
Inspring Stories
Volunteers Start Initiative To Offer Needy Students Tuition Online During HBL Period
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...
#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...
News for Families
i Light Singapore 2020 Postponed, New Dates To Be Announced Later
i Light Singapore 2020, the annual light festival originally scheduled for 6 to 29 March 2020 around the Marina Bay area, will be postponed. The new dates for the annual festival will be announced...
6 Online Hari Raya Bazaars 2020 Where You Can Shop At This Year
With the extension of the circuit breaker, major celebrations such as Ramadan and Hari Raya will look different this year without the usual sights, sounds, and smells. One of the highlights that brings the...
Precautions to Take
![[Video] Wash Your Hands #SafeHands](https://www.littledayout.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2020-03-20-at-12.50.34-PM-324x235.png "[Video] Wash Your Hands #SafeHands")
[Video] Wash Your Hands #SafeHands
Keep your hands safe and clean by washing them for at least 20 seconds. A fun way to do so is by singing the song "The Wheels On The Bus Twice". Watch our video!...
Precautions To Take With The Wuhan Virus Situation In Singapore
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...
