Disney World pauses vaccine mandate as protests grow over restrictions
Walt Disney World $Disney(DIS.US$ is putting its COVID-19 vaccine mandate on hold, according to an internal memo sent to FOX 35 News. The decision comes after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed new legislation shielding workers from vaccine mandates, while the Occupational Safety and Health Administration suspended enforcement of the Biden administration's mandate for private businesses with 100 or more employees.
"We believe that our approach to mandatory vaccines has been the right one as we've continued to focus on the safety and well-being of our Cast Members and Guests, and at this point, more than 90 percent of active Florida-based Cast Members have already verified that they are fully vaccinated. We will address legal developments as appropriate," said a Disney (DIS) spokesperson.
"Due to the passage this week of a new Florida law on employer vaccine mandates, and the federal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard mandating the vaccine being stayed, we must pause the enforcement of our policy for Florida-based Cast Members and employees."
Meanwhile, protests are growing worldwide against coronavirus restrictions. Tens of thousands marched through Vienna on Saturday after the Austrian government announced a nationwide lockdown, while Dutch police opened fire on protesters in Rotterdam, resulting in seven injured. Demonstrations also took place in Switzerland, Italy, Croatia and Northern Ireland. CDC endorses COVID boosters for all adults 18 and over.
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lucky star-hold : so disney close as for now?
William Paul : Disney World is like losing your virginity.
You wait ages for a ride and it’s over in 30 seconds... or less.
fly up high William Paul: it lasts that long??
Indicator analyst : In other news, I’m going to stop driving the speed limit as well because that’s just a totalitarian government telling me what to do.
Drdrdoky Indicator analyst: There is difference with injecting a substance into your body and driving a fast moving vehicle than can crash into others and kill them. The fact that you don't get that is sad and NO I am not anti-vax." My body my choice" especially when a vaccine job is to protect YOU. If it does then stop worry about those who don't.
UANM5SC6Ea Drdrdoky: so then you agree than no man has the right to decide on woman’s bodies and rights? Abortion?
z45pL0OXH0 : Even the woke sheep that work for Disney are catching on to the totalitarian "leadership".
yo5swZ8f6A : DIS is going to drive itself back down to $120 in short order. The question is whether it's buyable even then.
9eb4qiNAAD yo5swZ8f6A: I'd buy it hand-over-fist at $120
IJMZI1Bry1 : Everyone knows that masks are a joke.
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