Coronavirus update: How will social distancing measures affect Disney World?

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With the coronavirus still raging across the planet locations like Florida, where visitor footfall is the lifeblood of the region, are particularly vulnerable to the damage caused by the virus, and so this message by Florida Surgeon General Scott Rivkees is of particular interest. He stresses the importance of maintaining social distancing measures, a process that may well last longer than many might expect.

According to Florida Surgeon General Scott Rivkees, Floridians should be keeping their distance, avoiding crowds of 10 or more, and wearing face masks in public for up to a year until a COVID-19 vaccine exists. The Surgeon General spoke at a press conference on Monday before being whisked away by a spokesperson for Governor Ron DeSantis.

“Until we get a vaccine, which is a while off, this is going to be our new normal and we need to adapt and protect ourselves,” he said.

Yes, you read that right, he was removed from the room after giving this information. What effect this will have on Disney World and other sites in the region and beyond is unknown.

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Mark Newbold
Mark Newbold
Exploring the galaxy since 1978, Mark wrote his first fan fiction in '81 and been a presence online since his first webpage Fanta War in 1996. He currently contributes to ILM.com and SkywalkerSound.com, having previously written for Star Wars Insider, StarWars.com, Star Wars Encyclopedia, Build The Millennium Falcon, Starburst Magazine, Geeky Monkey, TV Film Memorabilia and Model and Collectors Mart. He is a four-time Star Wars Celebration Stage host (the only podcaster to have appeared on every Celebration podcast stage since it began in 2015), the Daily Content Manager of Fantha Tracks and the co-host of Making Tracks, Canon Fodder and Start Your Engines on Fantha Tracks Radio.
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With the coronavirus still raging across the planet locations like Florida, where visitor footfall is the lifeblood of the region, are particularly vulnerable to the damage caused by the virus, and so this message by Florida Surgeon General Scott Rivkees is of particular interest. He stresses the importance of maintaining social distancing measures, a process that may well last longer than many might expect.

According to Florida Surgeon General Scott Rivkees, Floridians should be keeping their distance, avoiding crowds of 10 or more, and wearing face masks in public for up to a year until a COVID-19 vaccine exists. The Surgeon General spoke at a press conference on Monday before being whisked away by a spokesperson for Governor Ron DeSantis.

“Until we get a vaccine, which is a while off, this is going to be our new normal and we need to adapt and protect ourselves,” he said.

Yes, you read that right, he was removed from the room after giving this information. What effect this will have on Disney World and other sites in the region and beyond is unknown.

COMPETITION: Win a copy of The Rise of Skywalker on blu-ray (UK only)

SourceWDWNT
Mark Newbold
Mark Newbold
Exploring the galaxy since 1978, Mark wrote his first fan fiction in '81 and been a presence online since his first webpage Fanta War in 1996. He currently contributes to ILM.com and SkywalkerSound.com, having previously written for Star Wars Insider, StarWars.com, Star Wars Encyclopedia, Build The Millennium Falcon, Starburst Magazine, Geeky Monkey, TV Film Memorabilia and Model and Collectors Mart. He is a four-time Star Wars Celebration Stage host (the only podcaster to have appeared on every Celebration podcast stage since it began in 2015), the Daily Content Manager of Fantha Tracks and the co-host of Making Tracks, Canon Fodder and Start Your Engines on Fantha Tracks Radio.
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