As COVID-19 cases continue to surge in L.A. County, health officials have encouraged filmmakers to pause their work and refrain from traveling. FilmLA declined to comment, referring questions to the county’s department of public health. The spike in COVID-19 cases has put immense pressure on L.A. County hospitals, as some hospitals have turned ambulances away and are running low on oxygen supplies. In September, studios and unions agreed on a set of safety protocols, including testing before employees start work on a set and during production. “The rate of community spread in the industry has been far lower than the community at large, and I think it’s partially because of our protocols,” Dayan said.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 29, 2020 23:52 UTC