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Bravo Addresses Filming Concerns After ‘RHOC’ And ‘RHOD’ Resumed Production Amid COVID-19 Pandemic; Network Rep Says They Are Following “A Comprehensive Health And Safety Plan” Including “State, And Local Orders, As Well As NBCUniversal’s Own Safety Guidelines”

Bravo is addressing filming concerns after fans of The Real Housewives franchise slammed the network for resuming productions for the new seasons of The Real Housewives of Orange County and The Real Housewives of  Dallas amid COVID-19 pandemic.

The RHOD cast has been spotted filming for the show's fifth season as coronavirus cases continue to increase in Texas.

According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, effective June 3, on-location shooting could resume if everyone can maintain 6 feet of social distancing. Other guidelines include taking the temperature of "all staff upon arrival at the set or other location."

Guidelines also include: "Sanitize props and set dressing prior to filming use, during breaks and upon completion and storage; catering meals and craft service items should be individually packaged. Utensils should be single use; face masks or fabric face coverings should always be worn by employers, employees, crew, cast (when not on camera) and contractors when on-set even when individuals are practicing social distancing."

However, Bravo addressed the topic and assured fans that they are following safety guidelines.

“The Real Housewives of Dallas recently resumed production with a comprehensive health and safety plan," a spokesperson from Bravo wrote in a statement via the Dallas Observer. "The plan was developed in accordance with CDC guidance, all state and local orders, as well as NBCUniversal’s own safety guidelines. The health and safety of the cast and crew is the priority of Bravo for all of its shows."

Meanwhile, it's been confirmed that the cast of RHOC is currently filming cast trip for the show's fifteenth season.

The network also addressed the topic as they revealed that the show is following the necessary safety guidelines.

“‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ recently resumed production with a comprehensive health and safety plan,” a rep for the network confirmed to Page Six. “The plan was developed in accordance with CDC guidance, all state and local orders, as well as NBCUniversal’s own safety guidelines. The health and safety of the cast and crew is the priority of Bravo for all of its shows.”

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