The Masked Singer and S.W.A.T. are among the shows that didn't have to pause production despite COVID outbreaks

Los Angeles Times

As Hollywood struggles with the new COVID-19 Delta variant, the Los Angeles Times points out that not all shows have had to shut down after positive COVID tests. The Masked Singer recently had 12 positive tests, but they were due to community exposure rather than at the workplace. S.W.A.T. had five cases last week, but the CBS drama also didn't shut down. "The outbreaks illustrate the effect new Delta variant is having on one of the areas’ most vital industries," reports the Times' Anousha Sakoui. The film business has largely been able to continue working throughout the pandemic since it restarted in June. 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 winter, when unions and health officials warned the industry to pause as so not to strain hospitals."