Covid Testing ProtocolsThe following was included as part of a Health and Safety update in October for Film and TV productions in Ontario. Similar expectations have been established in BC and Quebec.
"Workplace COVID-19 protocols should include plans to address whether, and the extent to which diagnostic testing of cast and appropriate crew will take place. Where it is appropriate based on significantly negative public health indicators (e.g. high weekly incidence rates) at the time and in the area that production is operating, production should implement regular diagnostic testing for appropriate individuals.
Any diagnostic testing should adhere to guidance from applicable public health authorities.
Diagnostic testing protocols should also consider applicable public health guidance regarding the testing of individuals who previously tested positive for COVID-19. Any diagnostic COVID-19 testing should be administered by trained healthcare
professionals."
Imho with millions of dollars in production costs, there is not a Movie or TV production that would risk being shut down. It would be easier, ultimately more efficient and much less stressful to continue to carry out testing ...at least for the foreseeable future. ScreenPro would appear to be well entrenched in this perspective.
GLTE!!!