Whoopi Goldberg misses 'The View' season premiere for third time due to COVID-19

Goldberg has now tested positive for COVID-19 three times, with previous cases in November 2022 and January 2022.
Despite being vaccinated and boosted, Goldberg has experienced breakthrough COVID-19 infections.
Goldberg's symptoms this time have been described as mild, and she is expected to return to the show later this week.
Other co-hosts like Joy Behar and Sunny Hostin were present for the season 27 premiere and addressed Goldberg's absence.
The persistence of COVID-19 variants continues to impact high-profile figures like Goldberg even after vaccination.