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.
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COVID-19 Journal: Keeping Track Of Historic Times
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Stay-at-Home Resources for Kids and Families
Local Art Studio Artify Comes Up With Some Easy, Fun Hands-On Art Ideas
Need some ideas for hands-on activities with the kids that encourage them to use their creativity at the same time? Singapore art studio Artify has come up with some fun and easy ideas that...
Young Scientist Online Badge Scheme: Learn Science While Staying In
Staying in can yield a fruitful time. Science Centre Singapore recently introduced an online badge scheme for the Young Scientist programme. Remember those fond memories of collecting badges with thick cards that required your...
Ideas & Activities To Explore
Lessons From Preschool Market’s Co-Founder & Homeschooling Parent Of Four
It’s rare to see a family that does it all - homeschools, starts a social enterprise, has FOUR kids, and still finds time to reach out to others and encourage the rest of us....
Local Hawkers You Can Support During The Circuit Breaker Period And Get Your Comfort...
It’s heartening to see how Singaporeans are still coming together during this time to support our community. We should all know that hawker culture is an integral part of Singapore’s national identity and that...
Inspring Stories
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...
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...
News for Families
Schools And Kindergartens To Re-Open As Planned On 23 March With Enhanced Precautionary Measures
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has announced that schools and kindergartens in Singapore will reopen on Monday, 23 March 2020 as planned. There will be additional precautionary measures put in place which apply to...
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...
Precautions to Take
Wash Your Hands With Baby Shark, Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo
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...
[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!...