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...

Smithsonian Has Made 2.8 Million Images Of Its Collection Available For Free

Lester Ng - 28 February 2020

The Smithsonian Institute has just released 2.8 million high resolution images from its collections for people to browse through and download free of charge. The new Smithsonian Open Access platform release digital resources from...

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...

Ideas & Activities To Explore

Gruffalo Illustrator Axel Scheffler Illustrates A Free Children’s Book To Explain The Coronavirus To...

Lester Ng - 8 April 2020

Axel Scheffler’s illustrations would be familiar to anyone who picked up a copy of the Gruffalo. Now, he has contributed his illustrations to a digital book for primary school aged children on the coronavirus. Coronavirus...

How To Make Bubble Tea At Home: Easy Three-Ingredient Brown Sugar Pearls From Scratch

Carissa Soh - 22 April 2020

A minute of silence for all bubble tea lovers as we deal with the news that bubble tea is no longer an essential service… However, not all hope is gone. It is possible to...

Inspring Stories

2Mamas4Kids: Home Learning And Living In The Midst Of The nCoV Outbreak

Ee Jia Tan - 11 February 2020

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...

A Little Can Go A Long Way: How To Help During The COVID-19 Outbreak

Kim Q - 17 February 2020

As an ordinary Singaporean, you might be wondering what you can do to help in these times with the COVID-19 outbreak? Besides practising good hygiene habits, that is. Plenty. Ways to Offer Help During the COVID-19...

News for Families

Innovative Ways Brands & Businesses Are Moving Online To Engage Audiences and Customers

Ee Jia Tan - 20 May 2020

From wet markets to museums to Hari Raya bazaars, brands have chosen to engage customers and audiences online. Given the current situation, traditional businesses and brands have had to find innovative ways to continue...

24-hour National Care Hotline and Specialised Services Helplines

Marilyn Tan - 11 April 2020

If you need emotional and social support during this COVID-19 period, call the 24-hour National Care Hotline at 6202 6868. The hotline is up and running with over 300 psychologists, counsellors, social workers, psychiatrists and...

Precautions to Take

Wash Your Hands With Baby Shark, Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo

Pearl Chen - 30 March 2020

Baby Shark is here to help spread the message of handwashing to kids with a new rendition of the infectious ditty. The new Baby Shark song, released by the South Korean brand Pinkfong, covers some...

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...