Jake Tapper reportedly taped show at CNN studio after COVID diagnosis

Jake Tapper
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CNN anchor Jake Tapper reportedly angered some of his staffers when he tested positive for COVID-19 but still stayed at the network's studio to tape his show in person.

Tapper tested positive for COVID-19 at CNN's D.C. bureau on May 9 before he was set to tape his afternoon show, but he "did not go home immediately, incensing some colleagues," The Daily Beast reports. CNN's Dana Bash filled in for Tapper the following day, and he returned to his show that Wednesday, this time hosting from home.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.