Todd Piro, co-host of “Fox & Friends First,” is the latest Fox News host to test positive for coronavirus after announcing his contraction of the virus on Twitter. Last month, the network had a few positive tests resulting in the news anchors to broadcast from their homes.
A Fox News spokesperson told The Hill that the network followed proper protocols and said executives “immediately began contact tracing” after finding out about Piro’s positive test and alerting those who have been six feet within the Fox News anchor about the diagnosis.
“Since the start of the pandemic, FOX News Media has implemented strict company-wide protocols adhering to all CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] and state guidelines, including regular testing of all in-studio on-air personalities as well as mask mandates and daily health assessments for all employees entering the building,” a Fox spokesperson said.
“Following the positive diagnosis of Todd Piro, the network immediately began contact tracing, and all those within contact were notified. Notably, neither of his on-air colleagues were ever within six feet of Piro for 15 minutes leading up to his diagnosis, both of whom have since reported multiple negative tests following. The health and safety of employees continues to be our top priority.”
Piro followed up his announcement of his positive test result by saying that he will be out a few more weeks due to his child’s birth.
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