I've had Covid-19 — When is it safe for me to return to work? Do I still need the vaccine? How soon after being infected can I get vaccinated? What about booster shots? On this week's episode of GFS Insight we're joined by special guest Dr. John Broach who will help to answer these commonly asked questions. Dr. Broach is an emergency physician practicing in Massachusetts and is extensively involved with the pandemic response.

On this week's episode, we discuss why cutting corners of your Covid-19 protocols can cost you more in the long run — especially if you end up in a legal dispute with your insurance company over shutdown-related expenses, as several high-profile productions have recently found themselves. 

When it comes to avoiding Covid-19 outbreaks, a production is only as strong as its weakest link — that's why it's essential every crew member understands how to comply with your Covid-19 protocols. On this week's podcast, we discuss how frequent and production-specific Covid-19 training gives your production the best chance of success.

How can a production operate safely while overseas during the Covid-19 pandemic? As Senior Risk Analyst Tom Jordan explains, the best practice risk mitigation measures are not that different to producing shows and films domestically – however, you need to consider the impact of cultural and geopolitical differences.

Disney and Netflix have paved the way for productions to require cast and crew to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. This week we discuss the practicalities of rolling out a Covid-19 vaccine mandate, including the implications of booster shots being approved in U.S.

This week our director of East Coast operations, Jamieson Shea, is back to discuss the new and important roles of productions' Covid-19 health safety officers, including what it takes to become one. 

Director of East Coast Operations Jamieson Shea explains how productions are adapting to the latest challenge in the Covid-19 pandemic, the highly transmissible Delta variant.