ORLANDO, Florida.- Due to the increase in Covid-19 cases due to the Omicron variant, Universal Orlando will restore the mandatory use of the mask from this Friday.
I agree with you Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, for its acronym in English), daily cases of coronavirus quadrupled last week in the state of Florida.
Hospitalizations have increased by 12%, says the CDC.
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Covid-19 cases quadruple
But one of Miami’s largest hospital networks, Jackson Health, reported twice as many Covid-19 patients than a week ago.
Universal Orlando reported that masks will be required at all covered public locations and at all attractions from the moment guests enter lines until they exit. Many lines for attractions and shows at the resort’s theme parks begin in outdoor areas.
The resort has had a busy holiday season with waits of up to three hours for the most popular attractions this week.
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Requirements for guests and employees
The requirements will be for guests and employees regardless of their vaccination status, and will cover restaurants, shops and covered public areas of the hotel.
At the beginning of the year Walt Disney World it relaxed its facial coverage rules to require them only indoors, and has not announced any decisions to revise its policy.
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