00:00NBC's Today Show is being cautious following news that a staff member tested positive for the coronavirus.
00:07On Monday's telecast, host Craig Melvin and Al Roker were noticeably absent from the morning show
00:12following news that a staffer on Today tested positive for the virus.
00:17Savannah Guthrie addressed viewers at the top of the show, speaking out about the news, saying,
00:21Last night we learned that a colleague of ours on the third hour of Today has tested positive for COVID-19, the novel coronavirus.
00:27The anger assured fans that both Melvin and Roker are doing fine as of now, but taking this time off out of an abundance of caution.
00:35Following Guthrie's announcement, Roker gave viewers an update on Twitter, explaining he's feeling fine.
00:40Don't worry about us. Thinking about our colleagues and all those who are really suffering.
00:45And God bless the health care providers and first responders helping.
00:48Melvin added,
00:49Feeling great this a.m. Thinking about our friend and colleague. Thinking about everyone grappling with this right now.
00:55Following the news, NBC News President Noah Oppenheim offered his own statement posted on Today's website, writing,
01:01Oppenheim added that the company is taking all necessary steps to ensure the health and safety of the Today Show team,
01:16which will include identifying employees who were in close proximity to the affected staffer and asking them to self-isolate.
01:23In addition, all members of the Third Hour Today editorial team were asked to work from home.
01:28For more on this story, head to tjar.com.
01:30For The Hollywood Reporter News, I'm Neha Joy.
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