COVID-19 continues to roam Los Angeles at a breakneck pace, which is likely to lead to an extension of vacation breaks in film and television productions.
The main actors’ union, SAG-AFTRA, sent an important message to its members on Tuesday, revealing that film and TV productions are unlikely to start until mid-January.
The message, posted on the SAG-AFTRA website, comes from the top of union leadership, SAG-AFTRA president Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White.
Actors: the SAG-AFTRA syndicate sent an important message to its members on Tuesday, revealing that film and TV productions are unlikely to start until mid-January.
President: The message, posted on the SAG-AFTRA website, comes from the top of union leadership, SAG-AFTRA president Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White
‘We are writing to inform you that we are closely monitoring the recent increase in COVID-19 infections along with the reported shortage of beds in intensive care units (ICUs) across the state of California and particularly in Los Angeles County. ‘, the statement began.
“This is deeply worrying for all of us and we take immediate steps to contact our epidemiologists and public health experts regarding the increase in cities across the country,” added Carteris and White.
“Most entertainment productions will remain on hiatus until the second or third week of January, if not later. This means that the number of our member members working in sets is now reduced ‘, they added.
Statement: ‘We are writing to inform you that we are closely monitoring the recent increase in COVID-19 infections, along with the reported shortage of beds in intensive care units (ICUs) throughout the state of California and particularly in Los Angeles County, ‘the statement began
Statement: ‘We are writing to inform you that we are closely monitoring the recent increase in COVID-19 infections, along with the reported shortage of beds in intensive care units (ICUs) across the state of California and particularly in Los Angeles County, ‘the statement began
Security protocols currently in effect include ‘additional testing time before resuming production.’
Union leaders added that they are in “close contact with our unions and sister associations”, along with “specialist epidemiologists, industrial sanitation specialists, public health officials, member leaders and employees” so that they can provide “the most effective working environment.” possible insurance and protocols for SAG-AFTRA members. ‘
“We will continue to monitor this situation and its impact on production and employment in all contract areas and will take appropriate measures as necessary to ensure the continued safety of our members and others,” the statement continued.
Security protocols: Security protocols currently in effect include ‘additional testing time before resuming production’
They urged all of their members to ‘remain vigilant and adhere to security principles to protect themselves, their families, communities and colleagues’.
These protocols include: ‘Always wear your masks, maintain a safe physical distance, wash your hands frequently and follow public health recommendations to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Union leaders also asked actors to ‘review the SAG-AFTRA Safety Tips’ to keep themselves safe, while thanking them for ‘taking steps to protect themselves and others during this pandemic.’
Tips: Union leaders also asked actors to ‘review the SAG-AFTRA Security Tips’ to stay safe, while thanking them for ‘taking steps to protect themselves and others during this pandemic’
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Tom’s mission: while film and TV production resumed over the summer, with high-profile projects like Mission: Impossible 7, and more in the fall, there was a recent wave of outbreaks of COVID-19 on TV sets
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