Hollywood Unions Agree on COVID-Safe Production Protocols

Hollywood is getting back to work again. The unions representing the casts and crews on movie and TV production sets have finally agreed with the major studios on a set of COVID-19 safety protocols, setting the stage for a return to live-action studio work.

Coronavirus testing will be mandatory for every cast and crew member before the first day of work on a new project. More tests will follow on a weekly basis for any production crew that isn't on set while performers are present without protective equipment. Performers and close-contact crew members will be tested at least three times a week.

Every set will have a dedicated COVID-19 compliance officer who will enforce the safety protocols and handle difficulties along the way. Everyone will have access to 10 days of paid sick leave, and there's a system for quarantine pay. The paid quarantine leave was reportedly a sticking point in these negotiations.

Source Fool.com