Chip and Co. reported earlier this week that Disney was stepping up efforts to protect visitors from the increasing threat of the Zika virus by potentially draining and refilling the pools at its abandoned River Country Water Park to tackle the issue of stagnant standing water. Though Disney denied that this was the motivation behind the move, it would appear that they are tacking more decisive measures to make sure that guests are protected from the ever-increasing Zika threat and the mosquitoes which are known to spread the virus.
Sources at the Orlando Sentinel are reporting that Disney released an email announcing that they will begin offering insect repellent to guests at the theme parks, Disney Springs and ESPN Wide World of Sports. Aerosol cans will also be placed in the rooms at Disney’s 25 on-site resort. There is no news yet on how theme park distribution will occur (visitors at Chip and Co are encouraged to watch this space for further details.) However, it has been suggested that signs will be posted throughout the property letting guests know that mosquito repellent is available and where they can find it.
According to the Sentinel, a Disney insider issued the following statement: “In an abundance of caution we are accelerating preventative efforts throughout or property, including complimentary insect repellent to our guest with helpful guidelines from the Center for Disease Control and prevention.”
The CDC is currently documenting non-travel related cases of the Zika virus in Florida as it slowly migrates upwards from South America. Information can be found directly through the CDC website. The virus poses the strongest risk to expecting mothers where it has been known to cause birth defect in developing infants.
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