ViacomCBS, the owner Network 10, has asked staff to work from home from today for an indefinite period as a precaution against the coronavirus.
The network’s precautionary move will not impact 10’s broadcasting or commercial work. There are no known cases of COVID-19 at the company’s sites.
The move follows alerts in other media and advertising industry companies, including OMD and Foxtel Media, both of which sent staff home after a potential coronovirus case, which later came out as a negative.
NIne last week sent home two presenters and some production staff, and disinfected part of its Willoughby headquarters, after an on-air guest later tested positive to the coronavirus.
At 10, a “minimal” number of employees will continue to come into the office.
“As a precautionary measure, ViacomCBS has asked that all employees work from home until further notice,” says a Network 10 spokesperson.
“The safety and well-being of our employees continues to be our number one priority.”
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