The Perfect Enemy | Hollywood’s Covid-19 protocols to continue as different associations hold talks to come up with new agreem

Covid restrictions will continue in Hollywood. This protocol was adopted on September 21, 2020, and was initially scheduled to expire on April 30, 2021, but was extended without significant changes. There are strict testing regimes, physical distancing, Covid-suited staff, careful use of personal protective equipment and a ‘zone’ system that ensures different production areas are tightly controlled on the basis of cast members, who often cannot wear masks and maintain social distancing. Zone A, where actors work without masks, is most restrictive of safe work zones on the sets.

The restrictions were renewed on June 30, 2021, and amended to allow producers to implement mandatory cast and crew immunisation policies on a Zone A production base after three weeks. Additional extensions were granted on November 11, 2021, January 24, 2022, February 16, April 29 and May 6, 2022.

Study finds leading Covid-19 symptom among patients

Leading symptom

With 69 per cent of people reporting headache prior to a Covid infection, it has become the leading symptom of the disease, according to a study. Researchers from King’s College London analysed data from the ZOE Covid Symptom study app and found headache as one of the earlier signs of the condition.

The most controversial is mandatory vaccination, which allows producers to require vaccination per production. SAG-AFTRA chairman Fran Drescher expressed her opinion earlier this month that these regulations could be lifted, but the board took no action.

Statistical data shows that Covid deaths have surpassed flu, car accidents and drug overdose deaths in Los Angeles County this year.

FAQs

Are Hollywood Covid restrictions lifted?
No, the restrictions have not been lifted yet. Safety measures and social distancing are still going to be followed.
What are the dates when the Covid restriction policy was extended?
November 11, 2021, January 24, 2022, February 16, April 29 and May 6, 2022.

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