Joy Behar taking time off from 'The View' due to coronavirus concerns

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Joy Behar, co-host of ABC’s “The View,” is taking some leave due to concerns over the coronavirus, Variety reported Thursday.

Behar, 77, reportedly announced that she would be taking time off from the show at a Thursday taping of an episode that will run Friday. Like several other live shows, "The View" has chosen to not allow studio audiences until the spread of the virus subsides.

“I’m in a higher risk group because of my age, but I’m perfectly healthy,” Behar said. “I don’t look my age, but I’m actually up there. The number makes me dizzy.”

Neither Behar nor any of the staff on the talk show have tested positive for the virus, and the remaining co-hosts — including Whoopi Goldberg, Meghan McCain and Sunny Hostin — will continue to appear.

https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/487356-joy-behar-taking-time-off-from-the-view-due-to-coronavirus-concerns

[BigmanPigman]

1. Smart move!

If I were still teaching I would have walked out two weeks ago. Those at risk have been personally debating the same move for weeks and waited due to the tests kits that DON'T EXIST! Fuck tRump!

[Totally Tunsie]

2. Whoopi is skyping in from home to moderate the show.

Her doctor recommended doing so after her sepsis health scare last year.