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I had a meeting with TTS and Sixto last week in Miami about this issue...
The problem is going to be if CET doesnt start testing for Hepatitis immediately. There is no protocol in place at APHSS for the discrepancy between the tests of the two main testing facilities.
I suggested an idea that I think he will take to APHSS - and believe it or not - this wasnt thought of yet --
A performer would have to be cleared to return to work by the same testing facility that determined they werent available. We cannot allow "testing facility shopping" as it appears what happened in the Marcus situation...
Also,performers should start getting Hep vaccinations (including all directors/producers) immediately. It is a 6 month window from the first shot to the final and its possible that a performer will not be able to work until all 3 shots are complete.
For those performers that have had the vaccinations but dont have the record of such, I have no idea how APHSS/Cal-OSHA/LA Health Depart. will handle that.
Changes are about to hit the testing facilities and the protocols. This is only the first step. Anal and oral swabbing for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are coming as well.
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