Fox News Hosts Told To Quarantine After Exposure On Debate Flight

Topline

With just over a week to go before Election Day, the virus has again gripped the top levels of the U.S. political and media world, as some of Fox News’ top anchors were reportedly told to quarantine after being exposed to an individual who tested positive for Covid-19 on a flight leaving the final presidential debate Thursday.

Key Facts

Key Background

Fox News was more aggressive about resuming in-person network shows at its studio than others such as CNN and MSNBC. While the network has reportedly been diligent about following social distancing guidelines and wearing masks on set, some of its hosts have several times downplayed the threat of the pandemic. 

Tangent

Several top aides to Vice President Pence tested positive for Covid-19 over the past several days, following an outbreak earlier this month that saw more than 20 people connected to the White House contract Covid-19, including President Trump himself. Multiple journalists who had attended events at the White House also tested positive following the president’s diagnosis. 

Further Reading

Tracking the White House Coronavirus Outbreak (New York Times)

The Fox News president and several anchors were advised to quarantine after possible virus exposure (New York Times)