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
13 “A Minute to Win it” Challenges For Kids: Party & Indoor Games For...
You must have watched or heard of the game show “A Minute to Win it” by now. Watching the participants complete hair-raising challenges under a minute got us laughing, screaming with excitement and just...
10+ Engaging Brain Puzzles, Games & Activities For Families And Children
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
SRT’s The Little Company’s TLC Play House To Offer An Activity Of The Week...
With the current COVID-19 situation, Singapore Repertory Theatre’s The Little Company has had to postpone it show Fly High to October. However, that’s not stopping it from helping parents who are looking for things...
IKEA Shares 6 Ways To Make A Fort Out Of Furniture And Things At...
IKEA is doing its part to make staying at home more bearable. First, IKEA UK released the recipe for its famous meatballs, then IKEA Singapore announced that they will be opening a new store...
Inspring Stories
Life Down Under With Stories of Play: Staying Home And Staying Sane
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...
2Mamas4Kids: Home Learning And Living In The Midst Of The nCoV Outbreak
Ever wonder how mums do it all? Kids, chores, work, plus home learning – and more! We believe that having a “tribe” that shares the same beliefs helps - especially if they are good...
News for Families
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...
The Struggle Is Real. Things Teachers Only Say When Teaching Remotely
Teachers are awesome. So many are adapting to new ways of doing things during this period of remote learning. Ever wondered what it is like to try to keep control and connect with a...
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...
![[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!...
