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...

Go On A Virtual Tour Of National Library Board Exhibitions Online, Including Former Ford...

Lester Ng - 21 May 2020

While we all know the National Library Board as the place to borrow books, did you know that it holds exhibitions as well. In addition to its permanent exhibition The News Gallery: Beyond Headlines,...

Local Art Studio Artify Comes Up With Some Easy, Fun Hands-On Art Ideas

Carissa Soh - 6 April 2020

Need some ideas for hands-on activities with the kids that encourage them to use their creativity at the same time? Singapore art studio Artify has come up with some fun and easy ideas that...

Ideas & Activities To Explore

Catch Cirque du Soleil Shows Online With 60-Minute Streaming Specials And Explore More On...

Lester Ng - 19 April 2020

Escape from the ordinary with Cirque du Soleil. With many staying home, Cirque du Soleil has made their content available through its CirqueConnect Content Hub, including a 60-minute special of its show Zed available...

How To Throw A Virtual Birthday Party: 6 Memorable Ways To Celebrate Online

How To Throw A Virtual Birthday Party: 7 Ways To Celebrate Online

Ee Jia Tan - 9 May 2020

The march of time goes on and so do birthdays. In recent times, parties have become small family affairs. Cue change in cake plans and reduced group sizes; birthdays are increasing celebrated at home....

Inspring Stories

Share-The-Care: Families For Life Council Calls On Families To Support The Community’s Unsung Heroes

Lester Ng - 2 March 2020

Families For Life Council has launched a new Share-the-Care movement as part of the #SGUnited efforts. This movement encourages family members to bond with each other and also show support for others in the...

Life Down Under With Stories of Play: Staying Home And Staying Sane

Ee Jia Tan - 2 May 2020

Staying home – is clearly not the easiest thing to do. It can be difficult and the feeling of being confined is at times miserable. We hear from Jules Ong, a Singaporean mum, who...

News for Families

MOE’s Facebook Live Panel: Ask Me Anything About Home-Based Learning

Marilyn Tan - 30 March 2020

Singapore’s Ministry of Education (MOE) is hosting a panel session on Facebook Live on 1 April 2020, Wednesday, from 8 pm to 9 pm. Entitled "Ask Me Anything About Home-Based Learning” (HBL), the discussion...

How To Watch Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom Of The Opera Streaming For Free...

Pearl Chen - 18 April 2020

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom Of The Opera is Broadway’s longest running musical. This weekend, you can catch it streaming for free in support of those who are staying at home due to the...

Precautions to Take

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...

Wash Your Hands With Baby Shark, Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo

Pearl Chen - 30 March 2020

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...