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...

Amazon’s Audible Is Streaming A Collection Of Books For Children For Free

Pearl Chen - 24 March 2020

Audio books are a great way to enjoy great stories. And now, kids can listen to them for free over Audible, Amazon’s audio book streaming service. In response to the COVID-19 situation, with many schools...

Brighten Up Your Next Video Call with Canva’s Zoom Virtual Backgrounds

Lester Ng - 5 May 2020

One of the best things about Zoom is its ability to make use of virtual backgrounds. Now, Canva, the online design template website, is allowing you to spice up your next video call with...

Ideas & Activities To Explore

Ways to Encourage & Support Our Healthcare Workers Battling Covid-19

Ee Jia Tan - 12 February 2020

While we might be panicking and worrying about instant noodles, toilet rolls or whether we’d be the next victim to the virus, there is a group of forgotten and almost invisible team working at...

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

Fairfield Primary Teachers Remind Everyone With A Cheery Song, “Wednesday Is HBL, Don’t Go...

Lester Ng - 1 April 2020

With Singapore primary schools trying out home-based learning on Wednesday, 1 April 2020, the teachers from Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) have put together a song to help bring a smile to those trying to...

Heading Back To School: Gift, Blessing Or Blues?

Joanna Ong - 28 May 2020

After counting down to school reopening, it’s finally happening. The kids are heading back to school. But there’s still HBL. I try to look on the bright side - at least I’ll get more “me-time”. The...

News for Families

6 Online Hari Raya Bazaars 2020 Where You Can Shop At This Year

Carissa Soh - 24 April 2020

With the extension of the circuit breaker, major celebrations such as Ramadan and Hari Raya will look different this year without the usual sights, sounds, and smells. One of the highlights that brings the...

NLB Loan Period Extended To 6 Weeks, Shortened Duration For Reservation Lockers And New...

Carissa Soh - 2 April 2020

To encourage reading and learning during this COVID-19 period, as well as supporting families who are staying home, the National Library Board has added even more digital resources and started new initiatives such as...

Precautions to Take

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...

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...