The outbreaks illustrate the effect new Delta variant is having on one of the areas’ most vital industries. The film business has largely been able to continue working throughout the pandemic since it restarted in June
“The safety of the entire cast and crew has been and will continue to be our number one priority,” Fox Entertainment said in an emailed statement. “We work closely with local and state officials and the unions to ensure we have the safest environment possible.”“S.W.A.
Nonetheless, filming on location in Los Angeles has continued to rise. Last week, the number of shoot days rose to 620 from 566 the previous week, a 9.5 % increase, according to data from Film L.A, the nonprofit that organizes filming permits for the county. The volume of on-location production is beyond 2019 filming levels, when 587 shoot days were registered during the same period.
. The industry agreed that safety protocols on masking and testing have helped stem outbreaks on film sets. The latest infections have yet to reach the levels seen during the
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