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The situation with COVID-19 continues to develop in the United States and around the world.
Orlando International Airport
We’ve been sharing updates about COVID-19 case numbers in Florida, the state of emergency that was issued in Orange County, Florida, updates to mask rules, and more. Recently, some news has been shared regarding travel restrictions and what may be required to enter the United States from abroad in the future.
A lot has changed in a short amount of time regarding the pandemic and Disney.
Hollywood Studios Face Masks Sign
While many restaurants and rides are reopening, masks are now back to being required for everyone at indoor locations in both Walt Disney World and Disneyland after the CDC changed mask guidelines. And now, Disney just announced that they will be requiring all employees to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
Though many temporarily unavailable offerings have started to return, the global health crisis is still present in the United States.
Florida Sunset
A few days ago, it was reported that nearly one in five new COVID-19 cases in the United States originated in Florida. Now, the state leads the nation in new cases as COVID-19 experiences a surge. As we have said before, we love keeping you, our readers, up to date on important news that could impact your Disney vacations. That’s why we do our best to keep you updated with weather updates, Florida news that’s not from Disney, and other non-Disney-specific travel updates.
The situation with COVID-19 continues to develop in the United States and around the world.
Disney World Health and Safety Signage | Prior to Recent Mask and Distancing Changes
Recently, we’ve shared updates regarding the COVID-19 case rates in Central Florida, travel considerations and recommendations made by a California health official, and more. Now, we’ve got an update regarding the latest case rates in Florida.
Y’all — a LOT is happening in theme parks right now, as the CDC begins recommending looser health and safety guidelines.
Minnie Mouse in her mask
Recently, Disney World announced it would phase out temperature checks, and gradually reduce social distancing requirements. Recently, the CDC released NEW guidelines for masks, suggesting that fully vaccinated people no longer needed to wear masks in most indoor and outdoor settings.
Many individuals throughout the United States are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Disneyland Has Opened Again
We’ve seen Disney World offer to provide its Cast Members with a payment if they receive a vaccine, and Port Canaveral in Florida is now offering COVID-19 vaccines to cruise ship crews. Now we’ve got news about a vaccine effort taking place over in Disneyland.
Recently, we’ve seen some big changes made regarding distancing and masks in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Physical Distancing Signs
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued updated guidance regarding what activities fully vaccinated individuals can do outdoors without a mask. And earlier today, Mayor Demings of Orange County, Florida (where part of Disney World is located) relaxed some distancing rules in the county and announced some mask policy changes coming in the future. Mayor Demings also specifically spoke about theme parks and what changes might happen there.
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.
The situation with the pandemic and COVID-19 vaccines continues to change and develop throughout the United States. Not too long ago, President Biden indicated that the United States could have enough vaccines for all adults by May, and he directed states to make all adults eligible for the vaccine by May.
Disneyland Health and Safety Sign
Earlier today, we shared that Florida plans to make all adults eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine next month. And now, we’ve got updates from the state of California and when more adults there could be eligible to become vaccinated.
There’s BIG news about the coronavirus vaccine distribution in the United States tonight.
COVID-19 vaccination tents at the Disneyland Resort ©Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG
Previously, we’ve learned that the U.S. should have enough vaccines for every adult by May, and that people who have been fully vaccinated can safely gather together indoors without face coverings on (though orders about whether or not you can do that in indoor public places varies by state).
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