Riverdale Production Put On Hold As 'Team Member' Comes In Contact With Coronavirus Patient

Production on Riverdale has been put on hold

Production on season four of Riverdale has been put on hold over coronavirus fears.

Warner Bros. TV have said one of their, 'team members,' has come in contact with a COVID-19 patient.

 

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A spokesperson for the production company released a statement to Variety this week.

The statement reads, 'We have been made aware that a team member from Riverdale, which is produced in Vancouver, was recently in contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19.'

'The team member is currently receiving medical evaluation.'

'We are working closely with the appropriate authorities and health agencies in Vancouver to identify and contact all individuals who may have come into direct contact with our team member.'

'The health and safety of our employees, casts and crews is always our top priority.'

 

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'We have and will continue to take precautions to protect everyone who works on our productions around the world.'

The statement finishes, 'Out of an abundance of caution, production on Riverdale is currently suspended.'

Meanwhile, Coachella has also been put on hold over virus fears - read more here.

And Tom Hanks has revealed he and his wife have tested positive for COVID-19.

Read his full statement here.