Coronavirus threat has been announced as a
pandemic
across the world and the growing cases and increase in number deaths is a matter of grave concern. The whole world is battling against the virus and governments are taking various steps like social-distancing and self-isolation to combat the spread.
Amidst all the panic and chaos, reality TV show
Big Brother Germany
contestants
are totally unaware of the whole situation inside the house. The
housemates
have no clue about the coronavirus and how it is affecting the world.
According to reports, the housemates, who entered the house on February 6, have been not been given any information about the corona outbreak since they entered.
Big Brother Germany broadcaster Sat.1 defended its decision to keep the contestants in the dark by saying that they will inform them if there is a reason to do so.
However, after receiving flak on social media about not telling the contestants, the makers recently announced that they will be informing the housemates about the pandemic in a special live episode on Tuesday.
During the live show, "Big Brother" doctor Dr. Andreas Kaniewski will explain the current situation, answer questions from the contestants and play video messages from their relatives.
The outbreak of corona is a serious issue and India too has been witnessing increasing cases of corona. Keeping the health and safety of all the artists in mind, the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association recently announced shooting for all TV shows, film advertisements and web shows to be stopped from March 19 to March 31.
The number of novel coronavirus cases in India rose to 125 after fresh cases were reported from several states.