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...

The Work From Home Survival Guide: A WFH Mum Shares Some Tips

Ee Jia Tan - 2 April 2020

I have been a work-from-home (WFH) mum ever since the identity as “mum/mother/mummy/mama/milk source” came along. I brought work home when it was overwhelming, I worked at home to run a health food business...

Singapore Zoom Backgrounds: Hold Your Next Video Meeting At A Local Virtual Place

Lester Ng - 7 May 2020

One of the best features of Zoom video calls is its ability to make use of a virtual background. Since, we still can’t head outside at the moment, we have put together some Singapore...

Ideas & Activities To Explore

Reflections By A SAHM On A New Normal During COVID-19

Joanna Ong - 16 April 2020

In this new season of circuit breaker (CB) and full home-based learning (HBL), many adjustments have to be made by parents. As much as we hope that these adjustments are temporary, we’ve got to...

Ways to Encourage & Support Our Healthcare Workers Battling Covid-19

Ee Jia Tan - 12 February 2020

While we might be panicking and worrying about instant noodles, toilet rolls or whether we’d be the next victim to the virus, there is a group of forgotten and almost invisible team working at...

Inspring Stories

Solo Violinist Playing “Home” At Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa Reminds Us To...

Lester Ng - 31 March 2020

Just before 8 pm on Monday evening, a solo violinist played out the melody of Home from the balcony of Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa. This poignant moment, ahead of an initiative to applaud for...

Phua Chu Kang, Singapore’s Favourite Contractor, Returns To Help In The Fight Against COVID-19

Lester Ng - 17 February 2020

In his trademark style, Singapore’s most well-known contractor says, “Hello, I’m Phua Chu Kang. Today, I’m not here to tell you jokes or make you laugh…” but you know he is going to. Phua Chu...

News for Families

SGSecure Roadshow: Learning To Be Prepared

Lester Ng - 15 March 2020

If the current coronavirus situation has taught us anything, it is that we should never take things for granted. In a way, this is similar to the underlying message of the SGSecure Roadshow. Be Prepared The...

Schools And Kindergartens To Re-Open As Planned On 23 March With Enhanced Precautionary Measures

Lester Ng - 19 March 2020

The Ministry of Education (MOE) has announced that schools and kindergartens in Singapore will reopen on Monday, 23 March 2020 as planned. There will be additional precautionary measures put in place which apply to...

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...

[Video] Wash Your Hands #SafeHands

Little Day Out - 20 March 2020

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!...