NBC Universal CEO Jeff Shell shared in a staff memo that he has COVID-19. (Adweek)
Shell wrote that he is “improving every day” while working remotely in Los Angeles. He emphasized that NBCUniversal staff who can work from home should continue to do so indefinitely. (CNBC)
Starting last week, NBCUniversal employees had already been directed to work from home in an effort to help stop the spread of coronavirus. (Variety)
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Shell becomes the first studio chief to test positive for COVID-19. Universal Musical Group CEO Lucian Grange was hospitalized last week after testing positive for the virus. (TheWrap)