California says film and TV production can resume as early as June 12

Film and TV cameras can start rolling in California as soon as June 12, state officials said recently, as they approved new guidelines to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus on sets. 

Producers will need approval from local health officials to restart filming, according to a statement from the California Department of Health. 

Filming around the world was halted in mid-March to help curb the coronavirus pandemic. 

A task force of Hollywood studios and labor unions earlier this week proposed extensive coronavirus testing, daily symptom checks and other safeguards to allow actors and crew members to return to work.

SOURCE: REUTERS