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
Scholastic Makes Available “Learn at Home” Virtual Learning Resources
Scholastic would be a familiar brand to many parents and children. After all, they are the publishers of popular children’s titles such as Captain Underpants and Geronimo Stilton.
With the current coronavirus situation, Scholastic has...
The Work From Home Survival Guide: A WFH Mum Shares Some Tips
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...
Ideas & Activities To Explore
Let Kids Join The Online Avengers Training Academy!
Avengers In Training! Assemble! Let your kids get up and moving with their favourite superheroes. Get Kids Moving, a YouTube channel has a series of Avengers Training Academy workouts that are led by some...
Local Hawkers You Can Support During The Circuit Breaker Period And Get Your Comfort...
It’s heartening to see how Singaporeans are still coming together during this time to support our community. We should all know that hawker culture is an integral part of Singapore’s national identity and that...
Inspring Stories
Phua Chu Kang, Singapore’s Favourite Contractor, Returns To Help In The Fight Against COVID-19
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...
Life Down Under With Stories of Play: Staying Home And Staying Sane
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
PSA: Chingay @ Heartlands Celebrations 2020 Cancelled
Following the stepping up of DORSCON to Orange in Singapore, the Chingay @ Heartlands 2020 celebrations have been cancelled.
According to a post on the PAssion Chingay Club Facebook page, “The Disease Outbreak Response System...
Kids Make Their Own Hand Sanitizers & Learn About Viruses At This March Holiday...
With the current coronavirus outbreak, it is more important than ever to equip kids with the knowledge about staying safe from viruses. That is what The Music Scientist’s March Holiday Workshop, Fighting Virus &...
Precautions to Take
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...
Wash Your Hands With Baby Shark, Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo
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...