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...

Jacinth From Our Little Playnest Tells Us About Positive Parenting, Managing Tantrums & Life...

Ee Jia Tan - 27 March 2020

If you have recently yelled at your child, you are not alone. Work from home or stay home notices might mean more tension when your child wants your constant attention. We speak to Jacinth...

10+ Engaging Brain Puzzles, Games & Activities For Families And Children

Ee Jia Tan - 12 May 2020

An idle mind might be the playground to dangerous thoughts. Besides binging over mindless entertainment and watching too many cartoons, how trying brain puzzles and games to get some brain waves grooving? Aside from playing...

Ideas & Activities To Explore

Day In A Life Of A Preschool Teacher Working From Home

Carissa Soh - 20 April 2020

After more than a week of home-based learning during circuit breaker, everyone has been making major adjustments in their daily routine and schedule – with the kids around. As someone familiar with handling dozens of...

9 Creative Alternatives To Birthday Cakes For Those Who Want Something Different

Ee Jia Tan - 30 April 2020

Birthdays don't necessarily need custom-made cakes or patisserie-standard cakes. There are many fun alternatives to birthday cakes for those who want something different for their celebration. Who says a birthday cake needs to be in...

Inspring Stories

6 Videos You May Have Missed That’ll Bring A Smile To Your Face

Carissa Soh - 17 February 2020

We’re not sure about you, but with the COVID-19 virus articles flooding our timeline, Whatsapp chats and newspapers, sometimes it can be pretty hard to remember that life goes on. If your day needs...

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

MOE’s Facebook Live Panel: Ask Me Anything About Home-Based Learning

Marilyn Tan - 30 March 2020

Singapore’s Ministry of Education (MOE) is hosting a panel session on Facebook Live on 1 April 2020, Wednesday, from 8 pm to 9 pm. Entitled "Ask Me Anything About Home-Based Learning” (HBL), the discussion...

Tekka Online Market: One Of Singapore’s Oldest Wet Markets Goes Digital

Lester Ng - 6 May 2020

Tekka Online Market is an initiative that leverages technology to help merchants in one of Singapore's oldest wet markets to stay competitive and reach out to consumers at home during the Circuit Breaker period. Tekka...

Precautions to Take

Precautions To Take With The Wuhan Virus Situation In Singapore

Lester Ng - 28 January 2020

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...

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...