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
7 Children’s Books About Hygiene And Staying Healthy
“Remember to wash your hands!” “Don’t rub your eyes!” “Keep your fingers out of your mouth!” We may have found ourselves reminding – or perhaps nagging at – our kids since the novel coronavirus...
Cooking with Kids 101: 8 Easy Meals Children Can Help Prepare
“Cooking with kids is about harnessing imagination, empowerment and creativity.”
~ Guy Fieri
Ever wondered how children featured on Masterchef Junior can produce such stunning dishes that put even adults to shame? Truth be told, they...
Ideas & Activities To Explore
DIY Spa At Home With Easy Ingredients From Your Kitchen
Is cabin fever raging in your household? Are you eager to get some pampering to chase away those “stay-home” blues and ease the anxieties? How about a DIY spa with common kitchen ingredients?
You can...
Ways To Hang Out Online With Friends
Here are some ways to hang out online with friends – with Virtual Escape Room, Virtual Museums, Online Fitness Classes – there are so much to do together from each of our homes!
1. Virtual...
Inspring Stories
Volunteers Start Initiative To Offer Needy Students Tuition Online During HBL Period
A group of undergraduate students have come together to start an initiative to match needy students with volunteers who have stepped forward to offer tuition during the home-based learning period.
Tuition Academic Assistance
The Tuition Academic...
#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...
News for Families
5 Places You Can Get Old School Ice Cream This Circuit Breaker Period
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...
SRT The Little Company’s Fly High Postponed To October 2020
With the recently announced social distancing measures and in an effort to keep its staff and audience safe, SRT has announced that its upcoming show Fly High has been postponed to October 2020.
Fly High...
Precautions to Take
![[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!...
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...
