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
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COVID-19 Journal: Keeping Track Of Historic Times
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Stay-at-Home Resources for Kids and Families
P.E. With Joe: Daily Home Workouts For Kids
Exercise is important to staying healthy. Even if we are spending more time indoors with the kids, it doesn’t mean that we need to comprise on our exercise time. And healthy exercise is something...
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
Free Online Games With Friends & Colleagues
Social distancing doesn’t mean being socially disconnected. If you’re looking for games that you can play with your squad during your next virtual hangout during the extension of the circuit breaker, here’s a list...
Filmmaker Stefen Chow Shares His Resilience-Building Parenting Tips And Conquering The Challenges Amidst COVID-19
Few can boast of summiting Mount Everest, but Stefen Chow, father of two can.
Now a filmmaker and photographer, Stefan is known for his solo travels with his kids. Yes, sans mother. Currently based in...
Inspring Stories
#BraveheartSG: Pen A Handwritten Note To Say Thank You To Healthcare Professionals
With so many ordinary Singaporeans on edge about the Covid-19 outbreak, it is hard to let out a cough in public nowadays without turning heads – for the wrong reasons. However, nothing compares with...
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
Changi City Point Playground Closed Temporarily Till Further Notice
Changi City Point has announced that their wet and dry playgrounds will remain closed until further notice.
Located at the second floor, just outside the food court, the free Changi City Point playgrounds are popular...
NLB Loan Period Extended To 6 Weeks, Shortened Duration For Reservation Lockers And New...
To encourage reading and learning during this COVID-19 period, as well as supporting families who are staying home, the National Library Board has added even more digital resources and started new initiatives such as...
Precautions to Take
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...
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...
