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...

F&B Circuit Breaker Promo Codes To Use To Activate Savings

Carissa Soh - 27 May 2020

As we approach the end of circuit breaker and enter into phase one of the reopening, it is still going to be a while before we can dine in at F&B outlets again. Thankfully...

4 Ways To Help Prepare A Child To Return To School After Circuit Breaker

4 Ways To Prepare A Child To Go Back To School

Lester Ng - 29 May 2020

Schools in Singapore reopen from 2 June 2020. Having been at home for the last few weeks together, making the transition to return to school may not be an easy one. There are adjustments...

Ideas & Activities To Explore

Things To Do During May School Holidays 2020 In Singapore & Activity Guide

Activities & Things To Do During May School Holidays 2020 In Singapore (With Guide)

Lester Ng - 5 May 2020

This year, instead of the usual June holidays, we have the May holidays 2020 in Singapore. With all of us safe at home, families may be wondering what kid-friendly activities and things to do...

How Can Parents Partner Preschool Teachers during HBL

How Can Parents Partner Their Child’s Teachers During Circuit Breaker? We Ask A Preschool...

Carissa Soh - 24 April 2020

With the circuit breaker period in full swing, we asked a preschool teacher, Janelle Ng, about how parents can better partner with their child’s preschool teachers during this time. How Parents Can Partner with Teachers...

Inspring Stories

Man Voluntarily Cleans Playground To Help Protect Children From Coronavirus

Lester Ng - 11 February 2020

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 Experience

Lessons I Have Learnt From The HBL Period

Joanna Ong - 17 May 2020

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

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

Classes In School To Resume 2 June With Priority Given To Graduating Cohorts

Lester Ng - 19 May 2020

The Ministry of Education has announced that primary and secondary school classes will resume on 2 June 2020. This follows the end of the Circuit Breaker period on 1 June 2020. Students will be...

10 Things to Take Note Of As We Exit The Circuit Breaker: What We...

Ee Jia Tan - 27 May 2020

We may be reaching the light at the end of the tunnel soon. As Singapore enters phase one of the safe re-opening of some economic activities, and school reopens (Hooray!), there are still restrictions...

Precautions to Take

[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!...

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...