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Big Brother contestants in Germany and Canada have no idea about coronavirus.

Housemates on these two versions of the reality TV show, which no longer airs in the UK, have been kept in the dark over the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, stars of the Australian show, which started filming three weeks ago, have been updated on the situation by bosses.

According to German broadcaster Sat.1, housemates in the German version will only be told "under certain circumstances", such as if one of their relatives becomes ill.

When they entered the Big Brother house on February 6, after they tested as negative, the contestants were only aware of cases in China and only a few around the world.