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ABC News is taking its early afternoon talk show starring Michael Strahan, Sara Haines and Keke Palmer off-air — and replacing it with a daily coronavirus special report, the network announced Tuesday. Amy Robach will anchor “Pandemic: What You Need to Know,” featuring the latest health and safety guidance from experts, such as ABC News’ …
ABC News is taking its early afternoon talk show starring Michael Strahan, Sara Haines and Keke Palmer off-air — and replacing it with a daily coronavirus special report, the network announced Tuesday.
Amy Robach will anchor “Pandemic: What You Need to Know,” featuring the latest health and safety guidance from experts, such as ABC News’ Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton.
ABC News hopes the report will address the widespread issues caused by the global pandemic and offer solutions on how to adjust to a new way of life, from homeschooling to mental health.
Sources said it will also include conversations with service-based workers and corporate CEOs, human interest stories and will aim to debunk myths and misinformation spreading online.
The network said that the suspension of the talk show, “Strahan, Sara and Keke,” which airs at 1 p.m. ET, will only be short term. Strahan will continue to appear on “Good Morning America”.
The news comes as it was revealed that an ABC News staffer covering the pandemic in Seattle has been diagnosed with the virus, the network said Tuesday.
“The symptoms were mild, and I’m glad to report our colleague is feeling much better already. We’re wishing for a full and speedy recovery,” said ABC News President James Goldston in a memo Monday.
He added that the worker, who works out of the network’s Los Angeles bureau, has been in isolation at home since last week, but he did not identify the individual or disclose what their job was.
Staffers in the LA bureau are “working remotely until they can return to their offices.”
“Out of an abundance of caution, as health officials advise, last week we told the entire Seattle coverage team to self isolate and monitor for any symptoms of COVID-19,” Goldston added. “We immediately took steps to increase our protocols for cleaning and sanitizing the bureau, including frequently touched surfaces, the work stations and public areas.”
The news is the latest from some of the nation’s biggest news organizations.
CBS News had to switch production facilities in NYC last week after learning a handful of employees had tested positive for the virus, while NBC News on Monday revealed that a “Today” staffer had tested positive for it and indicated it had asked two on-air personalities, Al Roker and Craig Melvin, to stay home.
