Things related to the COVID-19 pandemic have been developing and changing recently in light of vaccines continuing to being distributed and more individuals becoming eligible to receive them.
Health and Safety Signs in Disney World
Earlier this year, we shared that vaccine passports may be required to travel and for other special, large events. Even more recently, we shared how various vaccine passport systems are in the works and how a vaccine passport may be required by certain businesses as things start to return to some sense of normalcy. But now we’ve got an update about vaccine passports as they relate to the State of Florida.
According to WESH 2 News, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently commented on the news surrounding vaccine passports. Governor DeSantis specifically said, “we are not supporting doing any vaccine passports in the state of Florida.”
Physical Distancing Signs
In a recent press conference, DeSantis stated, “It’s completely unacceptable for either the government or the private sector to impose upon you the requirement that you show proof of vaccine to just simply be able to participate in normal society.”
DeSantis shared how Florida has emphasized that they would provide the vaccine for all, but mandate it for none. He said the state will not make its residents get the COVID-19 vaccine, and that he would not support vaccine passports in the state.
Flying to Orlando
According to U.S. News & World Report, DeSantis has said that he also intends to issue an executive order forbidding local governments and businesses in Florida from requiring “vaccine passports” to show that customers have been vaccinated.
DeSantis called on Florida’s Republican-led legislature to send him a measure for his signature that would enshrine the matter into law.
Orlando Airport
At the moment, various vaccine passport programs appear to be in the works for the U.S. and in the works for countries around the world as well. Some industries and companies have indicated that they will require guests to be vaccinated in order to enter or participate. For example, Royal Caribbean International had previously indicated that only vaccinated adults (and younger individuals with a negative COVID-19 test) would be allowed to board upcoming cruises. The situation with cruising and when it could start again from the U.S., however, continues to develop.
We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we see.
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Good!
I applaud you governor Desantis !👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you for not imposing such a ridiculous guideline.
I can’t wait to get back to Orlando and do not intend to get vaccinated!
What a numpty!
Proof of vaccination will be required for travel internationally for some time.
Floridians could be refused entry to other countries without proof.
Spread the word NOT the virus.
DeSantis is based! So glad to hear this. Can’t wait to get back to vacationing in Florida for many years to come.
Good!
Thank God he is one of the last few politicians that have common sense. Stop FORCING people to get a vaccine they don’t feel comfortable getting. It’s ridiculous. If I can’t cruise without getting a vaccine, I’m just not going to cruise, not a big deal. I’ll be happy to keep my money. I’m sure plenty of other vacation spots would be happy to take it.
Once again, why are we politicizing this. This is a medical issue and as such, paperwork should be issued by medical staff. It is none of Gov. DeSantis’s concern who has a vaccine and who doesn’t. If he is going to pay for our cruise, then that’s different, otherwise, keep your nose out of peoples private lives. Do your job and be a governor for once.
Quite frankly When everything does open up, I do not want to go any place where vaccines are not required. I have never had the shot for the flu and I have never it. This is something different. November 2019 I went to WDW came back with a flu, don’t know which but it sure s heck was not just a cold. A month later went on the Mickey Merry Christmas cruise. Love it but came home with something much more serious than in November. That time I had to go to the doctor. I was tested for a virus and tested positive, but it wasn’t the regular flu. Remember we didn’t know anything about cover19 yet. I was sent home with antibiotics. (They do nothing against a virus) I had rough time of it. As soon as I found out about Covert19, you an bet I used a mask and self-isolated. Even though I am dying to get back to Disney, I will not go to Disney and die. Disney will get my money but not Florida. Florida has my love. The people, weather, and the beaches are fantastic. But not enough to die for them.
@ Liz: “Stop FORCING people to get a vaccine they don’t feel comfortable getting.”
Who is forcing anyone to get vaccinated?
Those of us who live in Florida will continue to frequent Disney and enjoy it just as it is. No one has died of the virus from going to Disney. You have as much of a chance dying where you are as dying in Florida. People live and work in Florida everyday just like they do in your state. That comment seemed like a silly thing to say. I don’t even understand the context of it. Covid or Covert as you call it is everywhere, not just Florida but I have to say I enjoy the parks 100% more with less people.
Vaccines protect the person who GOT it, not those around them. Imposing vaccination passports is stupid – I won’t get vaccinated and, as such, will take my chance (already had it btw). My decision affects no one but me so why are the governments in other states and private companies trying to mandate my option? Because they want to control every aspect of our life! Good for you governor – ready to return to Florida on vacation!
Just more grandstanding by a govenor who STILL follows the wishes of his ex leader. Americans have made this vaccine a political statement rather then a scientific one. Will never understand the cavalier attitude of people who should be looking out for each other.
Kudos to our FL Governor for not requiring so called vaccine passports for visitors to FL. I have neighbors who refuse to take the vaccine and I still associate with them. To each his own!