Production of Law & Order Organized Crime was put on hold after a positive COVID-19 test. The test was in zone A, which includes the cast and those in direct contact with them. Most productions have special designations for each category of cast and crew members, so that they’re all in certain staff “bubbles” according to their job and who they have to interact with on a regular basis.
Following industry protocols, state and county safety guidelines and the NBCU Production Playbook, those in close contact were asked to self-isolate and contact tracing was initiated.
The show had previously paused production back in February after a positive test. Temporary production shutdowns have become the norm while filming during the pandemic.
Many productions have been postponed due to COVID-19. Broadway inn NYC has projected that they might open in September 2021, six month from now. The release date for Disney’s Black Widow was pushed back from May to July 9, 2021. The film will also be released on Disney + which will be a major blow to movie theaters this coming summer. The upcoming Pixar movie Luca is skipping the U.S. theatrical release entirely and will exclusively be available to stream on Disney+, beginning June 18, 2021.