JOHNSTON, Iowa (AP) - Iowa public television said Friday a member of its staff has tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting it to cancel the taping of a public affairs program.
Iowa PBS cancelled the regular Friday taping of Iowa Press in its Johnston studios after learning a staff member was being treated for the virus and was recovering at home.
The show this week was scheduled to feature Democratic legislative leaders.
“The team member who has tested positive is not an on-air personality and does not interact with members of the public,” Iowa PBS spokeswoman Susan Ramsey said in a statement.
Ramsey said the station is taking steps to protect employees from exposure to the virus, including additional cleaning and sanitizing of its offices and studios.
The Iowa Press program was cancelled as a cautionary measure because there was not time to arrange for an alternative recording time or studio. A farm-related program, Market to Market, will record off-site for this week’s program, Ramsey said.
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