The consequences of the new cabinet measures in the fight against the corona virus for the television industry differ per channel. This is evident from a tour of NU.nl.
The cabinet announced on Monday evening that all meetings, gatherings and events until 1 June are prohibited. Fines will be issued for violations.
Even without an audience there are too many people in television studios to meet the cabinet’s requirements. Some time ago, people working in the media were classified by the government among vital professional groups, but it is not known whether this means that television programs can simply be recorded.
Could it be that Matthijs van Nieuwkerk said goodbye to The world moves on (DWDD) Friday with a cameraman to celebrate? No, BNNVARA Thijs Verheij’s communication advisor tells NU.nl.
“Our sector is one of the vital professions, so it remains possible, subject to all precautions and restrictions DWDD keep making. For our talk shows, people keep a distance of 1.5 meters from each other both before and behind the scenes and we also strictly follow the other measures of RIVM. Of course, the health of our guests and makers is paramount. “
‘We study the impact of new measures’
Talpa Communications Manager Jacqueline Hekkers informs NU.nl that changes may be introduced. “In addition to all the measures that we have already taken as a result of the previous RIVM measures, we will study the tightened measures and determine their impact on our programming.”
At Endemol Shine it is not yet known what additional consequences the measures will have, says Manager Corporate Communication Eva Peters. “We have just heard the new measures just like you, so I can not immediately tell what this will mean for us. As soon as I can tell you more about it, I will come back to it.”
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Radio stations prepared for additional measures
Radio stations have also taken the new government measures to heart: “Naturally, the Talpa Network radio stations follow the advice of the government and RIVM. For example, all colleagues and program makers in Hilversum work from home as far as possible from each other”, says Talpa communication advisor Gitta van der Spek.
“To better protect the health of the program makers in the studios, they have been equipped with transparent screens between the presentation areas since last week. In addition, extra measures have been prepared if it is no longer possible to make the broadcasts from the studios in Hilversum. For example, all DJs from morning and afternoon shows have home sets installed. We also have our location studios ready in various places in the country in case it is necessary. “
‘Audience figures go through the roof’
Christine Verspui, communications coordinator at Radio Corp (which includes radio stations Slam! And 100% NL) says that not much will change within her organization compared to the measures previously taken for both stations.
“For example, there are no more than two people – at an appropriate distance – in the studio per show, everyone works with their own windshields, the jocks hardly each other and everyone has been working at home for a week and a half. All shows are prepared at home and we now do almost all consultations via video conferences. What is particularly special at this time is that our online listening figures are currently going through the roof. Also the interaction between the jocks and listeners are significantly higher. “
NU.nl is awaiting a response from spokesman for the Ministry of Justice and Security Lodewijk Hekking.
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The coronavirus in short
- The coronavirus mainly spreads through sneezes and cough drops. The virus can be transmitted directly from person to person or (for a limited time) through surfaces such as door handles.
- You can considerably reduce the chance of spreading by keeping at least 1.5 meters away from others.
- An infected person infects two to three others on average. Precautions are necessary to contain this.
- The vast majority of patients have mild (flu-like) complaints.
- Almost all deaths involve the elderly or other vulnerable persons, such as heart, lung or diabetes patients. If everyone complies with the measures, this reduces their risks.
- Read here what precautions you should take.
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