‘Big Brother’ Housemates Still Unaware of Coronavirus Outbreak The German edition of the popular <br />reality show will air a live broadcast on <br />Tuesday, informing the 14 contestants <br />of the global pandemic. Most of the participants have been <br />in the house since Feb. 6, when the <br />outbreak was mainly contained in China. Four contestants who joined the <br />house on March 9 were given specific<br />instructions to remain quiet about <br />the rapid spread of the virus. Production made the decision to <br />withhold information about <br />COVID-19 unless a housemates’ <br />family member fell ill. The Brazilian edition informed cast mates <br />earlier this week, with Canadian contestants <br />receiving thorough updates on the pandemic.
