Studios and Guilds Officially Extend COVID Protocols Through September

Studios and Guilds have officially extended COVID protocols through September 30.

The Directors Guild of America, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, Teamsters and AMPTP have released a new statement extending COVID protocols for film and television.

The statement read, "The agreement maintains workplace protocols and protections that have enabled a sustained and successful return to work while allowing flexibility to address the changing nature of the virus."

Two new changes have been made including meals. The amendment stated: "Self-service catering services that require employees to share utensils such as serving spoons or tongs will not be permitted for catering service to employees who are not fully immunized." /p>

Changes have also been made to transport.

Vehicles provided by producers can operate at full capacity. Previously, vehicles could only run at 75%. In transit, cast and crew must wear face masks. The amendment stated: "If a vehicle contains a passenger who is not wearing a face mask, passengers must observe physical distancing."

Away from film sets, Director of Public Health Barbara Ferrer said Thursday that Los Angeles County has moved to high-level community spread of COVID. She said in a videoconference that if the county remains at the high community level for another two weeks, an indoor mask mandate will return on July 29.

The COVID back-to-work agreement has been in place since September 21, 2021. The last agreement is due to expire on September 30 and will likely be reworked again as circumstances change.

Read the statement

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