We’re about to be dealing with a few more daily restrictions. Lots of public places will now be shut and the Prime Minister’s asked us all to practice good physical distancing. So what’s banned and what’s physical distancing? Yesterday the Prime Minister announced a stack of new closures. Libraries will be closed, galleries shut and all international travel is banned.
There’s also a stack of new restrictions. Weddings are only allowed 5 people, family get-togethers are out, and hairdressers only have 30 minutes per person. Basically the PM wants us to stay home and only go outside if it’s absolutely necessary. It’s all got to do with ‘physical distancing’ and it’s a way to stop the spread of COVID-19. This means not shaking hands, staying a metre and a half away from others and most importantly staying inside. While it might kind of suck for the moment It’s really important to stop the spread. Who knows you might even pick up a new household skill!
OLYMPICS POSTPONED
The Olympics have officially been postponed until 2021. Japan and the International Olympic Committee have agreed the Games will now take place next summer. But they’ll still be called Tokyo 2020. Aussie basketball star, Patty Mills, wants his fellow Olympians to stay positive.
GRETA THUNBERG
Greta Thunberg says she probably had COVID-19. The teenage climate activist says she got sick after her recent European tour and has been in self-isolation. She’s feeling okay now, but her message to everyone, especially young people, is to stay at home to stop the spread.
ITALIAN KIDS
Things are changing quickly here in Australia because of COVID-19 but what about in other parts of the world? We caught up with Zach and Maggi who are in Italy where the whole country is in lockdown.
BOOK DELIVERIES
A bookstore in Sydney has started a delivery service for customers who have to stay at home. They realised they needed to make it as easy as possible for people to get their books without exposing themselves to any sort of risk. But this isn’t just any old delivery service, all the deliveries are made on bikes!
BTS
K-pop superstars BTS have launched a new series of short online videos teaching people how to speak Korean. The band says it hopes the videos will help them create a stronger connection to their non-Korean speaking fan base.
COUGAR IN SANTIAGO
A mountain lion stopped by to surprise the town of Santiago, in Chile. The streets were unusually quiet because most people were in isolation!
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