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.
It is a difficult time for everyone in Singapore (and around the world)...
COVID-19 Journal: Keeping Track Of Historic Times
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...
Stay-at-Home Resources for Kids and Families
National Library Board’s E-Book & Audiobook Collection: How To Access Free Reads without the...
Quarantines, social distancing, and staying in rather more than usual appear to be here to stay for a while. What better time to avail yourselves of some good - and free - instant reads...
Coping With Stress During Crisis: Dr Elly Sabrina From Families For Life Shares
If you’ve been feeling a palpable sense of loss of control, you are not alone. 6 in 10 mothers face stress during the Circuit Breaker period. The rise in tension in households is evident...
Ideas & Activities To Explore
Catch Cirque du Soleil Shows Online With 60-Minute Streaming Specials And Explore More On...
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...
Ways To Hang Out Online With Friends
Here are some ways to hang out online with friends – with Virtual Escape Room, Virtual Museums, Online Fitness Classes – there are so much to do together from each of our homes!
1. Virtual...
Inspring Stories
2Mamas4Kids: Home Learning And Living In The Midst Of The nCoV Outbreak
Ever wonder how mums do it all? Kids, chores, work, plus home learning – and more! We believe that having a “tribe” that shares the same beliefs helps - especially if they are good...
Solo Violinist Playing “Home” At Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa Reminds Us To...
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...
News for Families
NLB Loan Period Extended To 6 Weeks, Shortened Duration For Reservation Lockers And New...
To encourage reading and learning during this COVID-19 period, as well as supporting families who are staying home, the National Library Board has added even more digital resources and started new initiatives such as...
Singapore Symphony Orchestra Livestreamed A Free Concert Without A Live Audience
On Saturday, 28 March 2020, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) achieved a new milestone. The orchestra played to an empty Victoria Concert Hall while its performance was livestreamed over Facebook and YouTube.
Due to COVID-19,...
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!...
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...
