COVID-19: Backyard Camping for Easter - Todays Biggest News [ITOav5ezBAo]
The Easter holidays have started for a lot of you, and that usually means lots of chocolate and maybe a trip away for a few days. But this year we're going to have to do Easter at a distance. You see, the government is telling us to stay home to stay safe, which means we can't travel very far from our homes. Lots of people, though, have changed their holidays to backyard camping adventures! A school community in Ballarat in Victoria started a social media page to share their campfire stories with each other, and people all around the world have joined in. From Singapore to India, to Vietnam and Wales. It's bringing people together online, for some much needed holiday fun. BORIS JOHNSON IN HOSPITAL The UK's Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has spent the night in hospital. He was diagnosed with COVID-19 11 days ago, and while he says his symptoms are pretty mild, they haven't quite gone away. He's been taken in for some tests, but officials say it's just a precaution. THE QUEEN MAKES A SPEECH The Queen has made a rare speech. She doesn't usually do this sort of thing. In fact, the Queen said it reminded her of talking to the nation during the second world war. The Queen used this speech to thank healthcare workers and carers and to call on people to come together. BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME On the weekend basketball fans all over the world celebrated the life and career of Kobe Bryant, as he was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. He joined NBA Legends Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett, in the class of 2020 inductees. Between them, we're talking 11 championships, 4 MVPs, 5 finals MVPs, and 48 All-star appearances. So, it's no surprise they were added. VIRTUAL TOUR OF FLANDERS The real Tour of Flanders bike race got cancelled, so the organisers decided to hold a virtual one instead. Belgian cyclist Greg Van Avermaet grinded his way to victory, in front of a hoard of pixelated fans. So while the race might've been virtual, the effort was still pretty real. IRONMAN UNPLUGGED Aussie triathlete Mirinda Carfrae was on her way to victory in the very first Ironman Virtual Racing Series, that was until her husband came in the room. Tim was trying to provide a bit of support, but accidentally unplugged Mirinda's bike. I guess he should try tech support instead. DEER IN LONDON In East London, a group of friendly deer have made themselves at home. They've been walking around the streets of London while they've been empty. ELEPHANTS IN INDIA Elephants in India are doing much of the same thing. They're taking advantage of the empty streets, and going for a leisurely stroll. UNICORN CHORES In Queensland, someone has taken out their rubbish dressed as a unicorn! __________________________________________ For the past 50 years, Behind the News has been helping to break down current issues and events for young people all around the world. The program is a high-energy, fun way for people to learn about the stories we see in the news, while providing background information that isn’t usually given by other news bulletins. We have over 1000 stories on all sorts of topics - everything from politics & volcanoes, to online security & fortnite. If you're looking for help to understand something, you'll probably find it on BTN. Make sure to like & subscribe our videos if you want to stay in the know! Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: