Home and Away will resume filming after production was shutdown amid the Coronavirus shutdown.
The Summer Bay-based soap was forced to halt production amid the spread of the pandemic, but Channel 7 has now confirmed that production will resume on May 25.
As expected, precautions will be taken to reduce risk to the cast and the crew.
In a statement, Channel 7 said: ‘Home and Away will resume filming on May 25 at Seven’s studios. This follows a seven-week break that was implemented as a precautionary response to COVID-19 but also included Easter holidays.’
‘A range of measures will be in place to minimise risk for cast and crew, to be overseen by dedicated safety officers. The measures include temperature checks on arrival, increased hygiene practices and rigorous cleaning schedules.’
‘Scripts will also be reworked to reduce close contact, in constant consultation with the cast and crew to ensure the health and safety of all.’
The news comes after fellow soap Neighbours resumed production last month, and— similarly — social distancing measures will be practiced on set, and kissing scenes will be banned entirely.
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What’s more, Neighbours will be employing camera trickery in order to make the cast appear closer than they actually are — due to them having to stand 1.5 metres apart.
Home and Away continues at 1:15pm on Channel 5.
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