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...

Amazon’s Audible Is Streaming A Collection Of Books For Children For Free

Pearl Chen - 24 March 2020

Audio books are a great way to enjoy great stories. And now, kids can listen to them for free over Audible, Amazon’s audio book streaming service. In response to the COVID-19 situation, with many schools...

3MM’s Montessori Tips For Busy Parents With Children At Home

Ee Jia Tan - 13 April 2020

How has staying home been for you? Some may be struggling and at a loss of how to get their children to play independently. Some are trying their best to WFH amidst disruption and...

Ideas & Activities To Explore

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...

The Case Of The Golden Orchid: Digital Escape Room Game

Lester Ng - 4 May 2020

This is a fictional digital escape room game set at Singapore Botanic Gardens. Try to solve the mystery of the Golden Orchid. Good luck! A rare and beautiful orchid is about to go on display...

Inspring Stories

Lessons I Have Learnt From The HBL Experience

Lessons I Have Learnt From The HBL Period

Joanna Ong - 17 May 2020

When I woke up on the last day of Home Based Learning (HBL), there was a sense of immense relief. No more logging into SLS, rushing kids for Zoom lessons, following daily plans, endless...

Mr Brown & Mr Miyagi Singing “10 People 1 Metre” Is Just What We...

Lester Ng - 26 March 2020

With the gloom of the COVID-19 news, Mr Brown, Singapore’s Blogfather, and Mr Benjamin “Miyagi” Lee have brought some levity to the situation with a rendition of “10 People 1 Metre”, a parody of...

News for Families

The Original Cast Of High School Musical Reunites In Disney Family Singalong

The Original Cast Of High School Musical Reunites In The Disney Family Singalong

Carissa Soh - 20 April 2020

The original cast of High School Musical finally had its most requested reunion. It featured members from the original cast, the cast from the High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, as well as some other...

Tekka Online Market: One Of Singapore’s Oldest Wet Markets Goes Digital

Lester Ng - 6 May 2020

Tekka Online Market is an initiative that leverages technology to help merchants in one of Singapore's oldest wet markets to stay competitive and reach out to consumers at home during the Circuit Breaker period. Tekka...

Precautions to Take

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...

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...