News Breakfast team self-isolate
Lisa Millar, Michael Rowland and Nate Byrne taking every precaution following positive test related to crew member.
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News Breakfast presenters Lisa Millar, Michael Rowland and Nate Byrne will self-isolate as a precaution after the wife of an ABC crew member tested positive to COVID-19.
In a statement ABC said, “Our News Breakfast floor manager found out this afternoon that his wife has tested positive for COVID-19. He has now been tested as well and, while we wait for his results, ABC management has decided the team that works closely with him should not come into work.
“Every health precaution is being taken at the ABC’s Southbank premises, including deep cleaning.
“This goes above and beyond the requirements of the Health Department, but the ABC wants to take the extra precaution for the wellbeing of everyone who works here, and in the interests of public safety.
“Our thoughts are with our employee and his wife at this worrying time and we are giving them all the support we can.”
Madeleine Morris, Ben Knight and Georgie Tunny will present News Breakfast from tomorrow.
Some news (1/3)@LisaMillar, @SciNate and yours truly won't be presenting @BreakfastNews tomorrow. The wife of our fabulous floor manager Joe has tested positive to Coronavirus and, as a close contact, he too has today had a test. As we all work closely with Joe every morning,
— Michael Rowland (@mjrowland68) July 29, 2020
Here’s Jo last week masked up and ready for work (and about to burst into song) – hopefully we’ll all be back on deck soon. Get well Laura @BreakfastNews https://t.co/BHhOJ8K7hl pic.twitter.com/4ypC6bX8aQ
— Lisa Millar (@LisaMillar) July 29, 2020
Meanwhile:
Just got tested
In and out in 20mins
Now to self-isolate
Result expected in 2-3days
Kirketon Road Medical team very efficient and effective 👍#GetTestedAndIsolate pic.twitter.com/SmfgtudRqt— Joe O'Brien (@JoeABCNews) July 28, 2020
Back on deck for the @abcnews channel this morn
Coronavirus test was negative
Testing process was efficient and quick – 25hrs#GetTestedAndIsolate pic.twitter.com/H90dNO8Na1— Joe O'Brien (@JoeABCNews) July 30, 2020
GREAT NEWS! Our floor manager Jo has tested negative to Coronavirus. He is over the moon, as are we. We wish his wife Laura all the best in her recovery. Thank you all for your support. It has been truly humbling. @LisaMillar and I will see you next week! @BreakfastNews pic.twitter.com/CGj90CRlx5
— Michael Rowland (@mjrowland68) July 30, 2020
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Joe the floor manager is a legend at the ABC in Melbourne – he has worked on everything there from comedy to news and entertainment. I hope all are ok, It was a well considered decision. Good to see the ABC leading by example on these sorts of arrangements.
I send my prayers out to them. I’m sure Madeleine, Ben and Georgie will do an awesome job filling in. It would be great if Double J’s Zan Rowe who presents music news each Wednesday could step up and co-host.