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
Enjoy An Old New World Digital Edition: National Museum of Singapore’s Exhibition Goes Virtual
If you did not visit “An Old New World” exhibition at National Museum of Singapore, now is your chance to see it from the comforts of your couch. An Old New World exhibition has...
Cooking with Kids 101: 8 Easy Meals Children Can Help Prepare
“Cooking with kids is about harnessing imagination, empowerment and creativity.”
~ Guy Fieri
Ever wondered how children featured on Masterchef Junior can produce such stunning dishes that put even adults to shame? Truth be told, they...
Ideas & Activities To Explore
Reflections By A SAHM On A New Normal During COVID-19
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...
Teacher Creates A Visualiser Using Toy Bricks For Online Lesson
Home-based learning seems to be a topic dominating the headspace of many parents nowadays. Many are trying to help their children adapt to new ways of learning at home. However, we often forget that...
Inspring Stories
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...
12 Care Packages And Ideas That Will Help Brighten Up Anyone’s Day
While we anticipate the next time we will be able to bond over a face to face meal as a group, a great way to make anyone’s day would be by sending over a...
News for Families
10 Things to Take Note Of As We Exit The Circuit Breaker: What We...
We may be reaching the light at the end of the tunnel soon. As Singapore enters phase one of the safe re-opening of some economic activities, and school reopens (Hooray!), there are still restrictions...
Contribute Your Experiences To “Documenting COVID-19 In Singapore” By NLB And NMS
There is no doubt that we are living in historic times. To capture a fuller picture of this period, National Library Board and National Museum of Singapore are seeking contributions from individuals, communities and...
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...
