Yaama. I'm Jack.
Let's check out what's in the news.
The Prime Minister has announced a bunch of restrictions
and closures to help slow the spread of COVID-19,
and it's going to change the way you live, so let's break it down for you.
Alright. Let's take a look at what's open and shut until further notice.
Open - supermarkets, shopping centres, office buildings, banks,
petrol stations...
Whoops!
That's not meant to be there. (DOG BARKS)
Cute, though.
..pharmacies, convenience stores, delivery services
and hairdressers and beauticians.
These services are considered ones that we really need
and are staying open.
But while they may be open,
Australians are being asked to stay home
and only go to these places when they have to.
Here's what's now shut.
Pubs, cinemas, casinos, nightclubs...
Whoops! Accidental puppy again. (DOG BARKS)
..indoor places of worship, gyms, indoor sporting venues.
Restaurants and cafes are also shut, kind of.
They'll only be allowed to do delivery and takeaway
and, for some businesses, it's meant shutting their doors completely.
Now let's zoom out to the whole of Australia.
In Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania,
Queensland and the NT, they've closed or are closing their borders,
and anyone arriving in the states
has to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival.
I know.
It's all pretty intense.
So here's a puppy. (BARKS)
But was on purpose this time.
You're probably wondering what all this means for going to school.
Well, at the moment the government says
schools are still open for business until the end of term one,
but if your parents want to keep you at home, that's OK too.
If you live in Victoria or the ACT,
the end of term one has been brought forward to today
so school holidays are a little earlier than usual.
The AFL season has been shut down after just one round.
It'll be postponed until at least 31 May.
The league made the decision
after states started shutting down their borders,
while the rest of the AFLW season has been cancelled.
For now the NRL is still going ahead without any crowds,
but it's considering moving all teams to country Queensland
so they can avoid travel.
Enough of things that are shutting down.
The Olympics are still going ahead,
but they may be postponed.
The whole situation has forced
some athletes in lockdown to get creative.
Imagine training for the Olympics while stuck inside your house.
Well, for some athletes, this is the only way they can get ready.
The IOC says the Olympics are still all systems go,
but maybe with a few changes.
They've given themselves four weeks to decide
and say if worse comes to worst, they could be postponed until next year.
Many athletes and officials want the games called off,
at least for 2020.
The nation, health of society comes before sport,
and I don't think any athlete's willing
to put their health on the line for the Olympic Games.
Canada have pulled out of this year entirely
and the Australian Olympic Committee
has told their athletes to prepare for 2021.
Other athletes, though, hope the games go ahead,
like 11 year old Hend Zaza.
She's set to represent Syria in table tennis
but is worried about cancelling.
I might not get lucky this year because of coronavirus.
So for the moment, July's on the cards,
even if it means having to train a bit more like this.
Now, we're definitely overdue for some fun,
even if it is COVID-19 flavoured.
So for the next minute we want you to have as much fun as possible.
It's time for:
Melbourne Zoo recently started live-streaming
many of its cutest animals for free
so we can all be entertained from the safety and comfort of our homes.
Now one zoo worker's decided to put on a very special performance.
Love it.
Italy might be in lockdown,
but even pet pigs need to go outside for the toilet.
That's why its owner's carrying a plastic bag.
I hope it's big enough.
Not sure how much pigs poop, really.
What do pigeons in Spain do when crowds aren't around to feed them?
Here's your answer.
Maybe that person's smuggling hot chips.
There's nothing like being stuck in your house
for coming up with wacky ideas, like running an entire marathon
using just the length of your 7m balcony.
But this man in France did the whole 42km in six hours and 48 minutes.
Whoa!
Uh-oh. It's the police.
The rhythm music tune police.
(MAN PLAYS AND SINGS)
The Spanish town of Majorca is in lockdown, so these officers decided
to bring a little bit of song and dance to the streets.
Well, that's it for today but we'll be back with more tomorrow.
Captions by Red Bee Media