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.
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COVID-19 Journal: Keeping Track Of Historic Times
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Stay-at-Home Resources for Kids and Families
Changi Kids Club Activity Book: Airport-Themed Activities To Do At Home
During the school holidays, Changi Airport would usually be a hive of activity. However, this year, it is different with families at home during the Circuit Breaker period. For the kids who are staying...
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...
Ideas & Activities To Explore
How To Throw A Virtual Birthday Party: 7 Ways To Celebrate Online
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....
Need Extra WFH Space? Check Out This Cardboard Desk From Paper Carpenter
With people working from home and kids on full home-based learning, space is of a premium at home nowadays. If you need extra WFH space, you may wish to check out the cardboard desk...
Inspring Stories
Man Voluntarily Cleans Playground To Help Protect Children From Coronavirus
With the outbreak of the coronavirus, one man decided that he would help play his part by cleaning up a playground in a local park in Malaysia.
On Saturday, 8 February 2020, Mr Mustaqim Kumar...
Lessons I Have Learnt From The HBL Period
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...
News for Families
River Valley High School Has Online Morning Assembly For Its Students
Since moving to home-based learning during this period of "circuit breaker", the usual morning assembly that is conducted in primary and secondary schools have been on a pause. However, in at least one school,...
The Original Cast Of High School Musical Reunites In The Disney Family Singalong
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...
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...
