Netflix's 'Dear White People' Latest Show to Shut Down For Two Weeks Due To Positive COVID Tests

Another show has suspended production because of positive COVID-19 tests.

Dear White People, which airs on Netflix, has paused production for two weeks due to some team members of the staff and crew testing positive, according to Deadline.

“Several team members of the Lionsgate television series Dear White People for Netflix have tested positive for COVID-19,” a statement from Lionsgate, which produces the series, reads.

It continued, “They are currently in quarantine, and other staff members have been notified. We are following the extensive health and safety protocols we have in place, and the series will not be shooting for the next two weeks while quarantine measures are observed. The health and safety of our Dear White People team is our highest priority.”

Dear White People is just the latest in the line of shows pausing production due to the pandemic, following Don’t Worry Darling, The Witcher, and even Young Sheldon.

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