Today, the Governor of California announced a new COVID-19 restriction plan for his state, calling for those living in areas where the virus is surging to remain at home as much as possible.
Governor Newsom’s “Regional Stay Home Order” asks Californians to stay at home to limit interaction between people from different households. While those living in the state will still have access to critical services and be allowed to participate in outdoor activities to maintain their physical and mental health, regions that meet the criteria of the order will see limited closures of most businesses. Intending to slow the pandemic surge while preventing California’s ICU’s from becoming overwhelmed, the “Regional Stay Home Order” would remain in effect for three weeks after its inception.
According to current data, the State of California predicts that the region of Southern California will be placed under the “Regional Stay Home Order” in “early December.” Although Disneyland remains closed, the following related operations at Downtown Disney would be affected by the Governor’s new restrictions:
- Amusement parks: CLOSED
- Movie theaters: CLOSED
- Bars, breweries, and distilleries: CLOSED
- Retail: Allow indoor operation at 20% capacity with entrance metering and no eating or drinking in the stores. Additionally, special hours should be instituted for seniors and others with chronic conditions or compromised immune systems.
- Shopping centers: Allow indoor operation at 20% capacity with entrance metering and no eating or drinking in the stores. Additionally, special hours should be instituted for seniors and others with chronic conditions or compromised immune systems.
- Hotels and lodging: Allow to open for critical infrastructure support only.
- Restaurants: Allow only for take-out, pick-up, or delivery.
