Fox News Media headquarters in New York hit by 4 cases of coronavirus

By Jan B. Myers Last updated Jan 28, 2022

Fox News confirmed a third and fourth case of coronavirus among New York-based Fox News Media employees on Saturday, six days after many employees began working from home.

The first case, a Fox Business Network staff member, was confirmed Friday with a second confirmation from Fox Business earlier Saturday, followed shortly after by the third and fourth cases, which are with Fox News.

An internal memo from Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott and President and Editor-in-Chief Jay Wallace informed staffers on which floors the two people with the newly confirmed diagnoses work. One was last in the offices on March 6, while the other was most recently in office on Monday. Employees who worked with the two affected people have been asked to self-quarantine.

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“We continue to take all necessary precautions and follow every protocol which includes thorough cleaning of all surfaces that these employees have come into contact with, in addition to daily sanitizing and disinfecting which has been carried out several times a year. daylight in all areas of the building,” the note reads.

The note continues: “We fully support these employees and wish them a speedy recovery. Again, we were prepared for such results and everything necessary was activated to handle this situation.

Other memos to staff outlined guidelines on working from home, advice on self-quarantine and links to educational sites like those of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and government health departments. states and locals. Fox News Media also canceled its upcoming departure and removed studio ratings for all applicable shows.

Fox News shows implemented social distancing all week, with hosts seated six feet apart and guests calling by video rather than appearing in the studio. Fox Business Network on Friday confirmed a plan to cut its programming by two hours a day amid the escalating coronavirus crisis.

Bored at home? Here’s where you can watch most of AFI’s top 25 movies (photos)

Find out where you watch most of the movies (yes, four aren’t available, unfortunately) on AFI’s list.
25. “To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962)

Since you can’t see Aaron Sorkin’s new adaptation on Broadway right now, you can experience the classic film with an impeccable and honorable performance from Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch. We should just say, watch everything on Amazon Prime.

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24. “ET the Extra-Terrestrial” (1982)

Another Spielberg classic, it seems like every kids movie or nostalgia show or movie of the past 20 years owes a great debt to “ET” And if you watched that adorable holiday commercial from last year, it’s worth it worth checking how well the original fits at the top. Again, you can watch this on Amazon Prime in conjunction with Starz.

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23. “The Grapes of Wrath” (1940)

John Ford’s adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic novel is unfortunately not available to stream at this time.

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22. “Some Like It Hot” (1959)

AFI in a separate list named Billy Wilder’s “Some Like It Hot” the funniest movie ever made. It’s a riot starring Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon as two musicians who dress up as women in order to escape the crowd. It also features Marilyn Monroe at her best. Also watch this on Amazon Prime Video or The Criterion Channel.

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21. “Chinatown” (1974)

“Forget it, Jacques. This is Chinatown. It’s the crowning achievement of a near-perfect film rife with a web of corruption, deceit, and crime. He also has a masterful Jack Nicholson performance that he’s in pretty much every scene in, not to mention wearing a bandage over his nose for most of the film. You can also see it on Amazon in collaboration with Starz.

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20. “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946)

It’s usually a Christmas tradition, but Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” is a catchy, heartwarming story any time of the year and a particularly poignant message about the value of life and others in these trying times. . Watch it on Amazon Prime.

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19. “On the waterfront” (1954)

Marlon Brando had previously given titanic performances in films like ‘A Streetcar Named Desire,’ but his sobering work in Elia Kazan’s ‘On the Waterfront’ helped the film win Oscars, including Best Picture. . It’s a drama and crime film about a veteran who “could have been a candidate” and helps stand up to his corrupt union bosses. Watch it on Criterion Collection/Crackle.

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18. “The General” (1927)

Arguably Buster Keaton’s best silent film (he also made a brief appearance in ‘Sunset Boulevard’), ‘The General’ is different from Chaplin’s ‘City Lights’ in that it doesn’t have the same sentimental edge. and is instead packed with laughs and incredible stunts like only Keaton could. It’s on Amazon Prime.

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17. “The Graduate” (1967)

Mike Nichols’ “The Graduate” helped herald the transition from Old Hollywood to New Hollywood, introducing American audiences to a style of cinema popularized by the European giants of the early ’60s. But it also helped shape a new type of teenage counterculture and made Dustin Hoffman a star. It is available on The Criterion Channel/CBS All Access.

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16. “Sunset Boulevard” (1950)

Billy Wilder’s film noir explores the fading glory of old Hollywood starring Gloria Swanson as old silent film star Noram Desmond. It’s a perfect place to start exploring the black genre, as the Top 100 also includes movies like “Double Indemnity” and “The Maltese Falcon.” You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video and The Criterion Channel.

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15. “2001: A Space Odyssey” (1968)

Stanley Kubrick’s sci-fi masterpiece was polarizing in its day (and still is), but it’s visually impressive, remarkably taut, and a deep, witty story about the search for higher meaning than life. life. Ideally, it’s worth seeing on film in the biggest theater possible, but seeing as you’re not going anywhere during coronavirus, streaming will do. It is available on DirecTV.

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14. “Psycho” (1960)

Alfred Hitchock’s “Psycho” is as tight a thriller as you’ll ever see, using the imposing black-and-white cinematography and captivating score by Bernard Hermann to set the mood brilliantly. Do not shower afterwards. You can watch it on Amazon in conjunction with Starz.

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13. “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” (1977)

Ok, we’re guessing you’ve seen this one before or maybe heard of it. But if you’re doing a marathon of the AFI Top 100 list, it’s worth seeing the wonder, creativity, and old-school charms of George Lucas’ original “Star Wars” movie set against the backdrop of all the other classics. from this list. It is available on Disney+.

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12. “The Seekers” (1956)

You can watch John Ford’s “The Searchers,” starring John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter and Natalie Wood, on DirecTV.

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11. “City Lights” (1931)

Charlie Chaplin’s charming “City Lights” available to stream on The Criterion Channel is a great starting point for anyone new to silent film.

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10. “The Wizard of Oz” (1939)

The famous film about Dorothy and her journey to Oz, directed by Victor Fleming, is available for your viewing pleasure on Fubo.

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9. “Vertigo” (1958)

Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo,” starring James Stewart and Kim Novak, is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, in collaboration with Starz.

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8. “Schindler’s List” (1993)

Steven Spielberg’s acclaimed World War II drama is available on Amazon Prime Video, in collaboration with Starz.

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7. “Lawrence of Arabia” (1962)

David Lean’s 3 hour 48 minute drama is available on Crackle – however, you’ll have to watch it with ads.

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6. “Gone with the Wind” (1939)

It’s not streaming. Bad luck.

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5. “Let’s sing in the rain” (1952)

It’s not streaming. Bad luck.

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4. “Rabid Bull” (1980)

You can watch Martin Scorsese’s “Raging Bull” on Amazon Prime. The film stars Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Frank Vincent and Cathy Moriarty.

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3. “Casablanca” (1943)

It’s not streaming. Bad luck.

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2. “The Godfather” (1972)

It’s not streaming. Bad luck.

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1. “Citizen Kane” (1941)

It’s not streaming. Bad luck.

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