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NEWS: First COVID-19 Vaccines Arrive in Florida

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The situation with the global pandemic has been rapidly changing all around the world. Recently, Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland closed again due to rising COVID-19 numbers in the area, and Southern California was placed under a regional stay-at-home order based on its ICU numbers.

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There’s also been some news in terms of a COVID-19 vaccine, with the Pfizer vaccine approved and the expectation of thousands of doses being distributed to Florida soon, including many to Orlando. And today a vaccine milestone was reached — the first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines have been received and administered in Florida.

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As COVID-19 Numbers Rise, Leaders in Orange County, FL Encourage People to Stay Home

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Florida just recently passed 1 million total positive COVID-19 cases, and it seems that infection rates are on the rise.

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We shared recently that a vaccine is likely headed for the state, but with case numbers at their high since earlier this year, health officials are encouraging people to stay home. What does this mean for the state and for vacationers headed to the theme parks? Let’s check out the latest update.

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Video: A ROBOT Is Fighting Germs and COVID-19 at a Florida Airport

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Disney World and places all over the world put quite a few things into practice to try to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including mask requirements, more access to hand sanitizers and hand washing stations, sanitization of certain areas, and more.

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Now, one airport in Florida is stepping it up a notch and utilizing a ROBOT to kill germs in the air and on surfaces.

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What Happens If You Test Positive for COVID-19 On Vacation in Disney World?

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With the rising numbers of COVID-19 across the country, including in Florida, it’s important to stay informed, have emergency plans in place, and be prepared.

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If you have COVID-19, you will not be allowed to enter all locations at Walt Disney World Resort. But, what if you do not have COVID-19 (or don’t know that you have it), and begin to develop symptoms or test positive during your stay in Walt Disney World? Here’s what we know.

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NEWS: CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Anywhere Indoors When Not at Home

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All year long, it’s been an ever-unfolding saga of news, reports, statistics, mandates, and lockdowns due to COVID-19. Finding it hard to keep up? You’re not alone! 

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Now with the holidays upon us, and as people tend to gather indoors in greater numbers due to chillier weather and festive traditions, the Centers for Disease Control is adding to its mask-wearing recommendations. 

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How Does the New California Stay-At-Home Order Affect Disneyland Resort? Here’s What We Know.

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A few days ago, it was announced that a stay-at-home order could go into effect in Southern California.

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This morning, we saw that the ICU availability dropped below 15% which triggered this order into action. And tonight it was announced that the order would begin on December 6th at 11:59PM. 

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NEWS: Anaheim School District Pushes Back In-Person Learning Until March

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In March of 2020, the Disney parks around the world shut down due to the global pandemic.

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Not only were theme parks affected, but shops, restaurants, and schools closed down as well. Even though some Disney theme parks have reopened, others, like Disneyland, remain closed. Recently Los Angeles County announced a safer-at-home order, and today we found out the nearby City of Los Angeles is implementing the same order.

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Disney World Testing Altering On-Ride Photos for Guests NOT Wearing Face Masks Properly

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Disney is testing a feature to deal with a face mask issue in the parks.

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As you might know, masks are required in Disney World — including while taking photos and experiencing attractions. Apparently, Disney has run into an issue with their on-ride photo policy, and now they have an idea for a solution.

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NEWS: Florida Surpasses One Million Positive COVID-19 Infections

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Recently, we’ve been getting lots of updates out of California and Florida about coronavirus cases, state regulations in light of the pandemic, and other information.

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And while we’ve heard that COVID-19 cases are increasing in California and seen the impact its had on certain counties and the tiers they are in, today we got an update from Florida in terms of its numbers of COVID-19 cases. 

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Florida Governor Comments On Mask Mandates, Fines, Lockdowns, and More in the State

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Coronavirus has caused a multitude of changes throughout the world and continues to do so. Recently, Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland were both forced to close due to rising coronavirus cases in their areas.

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We’ve been constantly watching for further updates from California’s governor for regulations that may impact Disneyland Resort, and we’ve also been keeping an eye out for updates from Florida’s Governor DeSantis on any regulations that may impact Disney World. Today, Governor DeSantis held a press conference and we got a better idea of the state’s direction in terms of coronavirus restrictions and more as COVID-19 numbers increase across the nation.

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