LOS ANGELES — The industry trade group Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has updated their COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, advisory statement for adult industry production.
This is the FSC statement:
While we know of no cases of the coronavirus among the adult industry, and while the number of cases in major production hubs such as Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Miami remain low, we are asking the adult industry to be extremely vigilant about symptoms and tolerant of those who choose not to shoot.
This is a difficult time for both performers and producers, and we know that many are concerned not only about the virus, but about lost income in the event of a long production hold. FSC is consulting with performers, producers, and other industry stakeholders to discuss strategies and concerns, and provide real-world guidance as to how to best proceed.
We are not yet calling a production hold in the adult industry, but performers and producers should be actively planning for the possibility of one in the future. In the meantime, individual producers and performers should make their own decisions about whether or not they feel comfortable continuing to shoot. This is a quickly evolving situation that affects us all. We ask that everyone be understanding and accommodating during this time.
Most members of the adult industry are not at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19, but you can still contract it and spread it, and that threatens those who are at higher risk. The disease is most contagious before you show any symptoms, so it is important to continue to be vigilant about personal hygiene and to limit your interactions with others whenever possible. We all have an ethical obligation to do our part to slow the spread of this virus in order to reduce the number of people infected and to prevent our health system from being overwhelmed.
What this means for the adult industry:
- Follow all local and national recommendations regarding coronavirus
- Alert us immediately at pass@freespeechcoalition.com if you or someone you have had contact with tests positive for the coronavirus. Your information can be kept private.
Additionally:
- Don’t travel for work
- Don’t work with others if you show any symptoms
- Don’t work with others if you have recently been in an area with community spread of the virus
- Don’t work with others if you are at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 (immunocompromised, elderly, etc.) or have frequent contact with someone who is
For our full guidance for performers and producers, see our earlier recommendations.
FSC would like to hear from performers and producers about your concerns and plans, so that we can share relevant information and strategies. (We can keep your identifying information anonymous, if you prefer.) Please email pass@freespeechcoalition.com or contact the FSC office to help us better inform the industry.
For additional information, contact your local public health officials.
Follow the FSC online and on Twitter for the latest updates.