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...

Brighten Up Your Next Video Call with Canva’s Zoom Virtual Backgrounds

Lester Ng - 5 May 2020

One of the best things about Zoom is its ability to make use of virtual backgrounds. Now, Canva, the online design template website, is allowing you to spice up your next video call with...

Go On A Virtual Tour Of National Library Board Exhibitions Online, Including Former Ford...

Lester Ng - 21 May 2020

While we all know the National Library Board as the place to borrow books, did you know that it holds exhibitions as well. In addition to its permanent exhibition The News Gallery: Beyond Headlines,...

Ideas & Activities To Explore

Engage Kids With Ideas From The Community-Sourced “O’Kay Let’s Play” Initiative

Ee Jia Tan - 8 April 2020

Wondering how you are going to get through 27 days of the “circuit breaker” with the children at home? Aside from our big list of stay-at-home resources, you may also find Preschool Market’s O’Kay...

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

“Sing Together, Singapore” To “Home” This Saturday, 25 April, Because This Is Where We...

Carissa Soh - 23 April 2020

How does a mass karaoke session as one nation sound to you? You can do so at the upcoming event “Sing Together, Singapore!” which is happening on Saturday, April 25 at exactly 7.55 pm....

Life Down Under With Stories of Play: Staying Home And Staying Sane

Ee Jia Tan - 2 May 2020

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

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5 Places You Can Get Old School Ice Cream This Circuit Breaker Period

Carissa Soh - 30 April 2020

Chase away the extension of Circuit Breaker (CB) blues with traditional comfort food – ice cream sandwiches! These treats of happiness are made with an ice cream block sandwiched between biscuit or bread, and...

Home-Based Learning For P1 To P5 Students From 27 Sep To 6 Oct 2021

Revised Academic Calendar Dates For Singapore Schools 2020

Lester Ng - 21 April 2020

The Ministry of Education has announced that the mid-year holidays will be brought forward to start on 5 May 2020. This means that the kids will be having their school holidays during the extended...

Precautions to Take

Cleaning Agents To Help Battle Novel Coronavirus Plus Other Non-Toxic Cleaning Agents

Ee Jia Tan - 11 February 2020

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...

[Video] Wash Your Hands #SafeHands

Little Day Out - 20 March 2020

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!...