Statement From Dr. Pamela Hymel, Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer
Disney Responds to California Governor Gavin Newsom
The Official Disney Parks News Twitter Account just posted a Statement From Dr. Pamela Hymel.
https://twitter.com/DisneyParksNews/status/1314023556720648192?s=20
Dr. Pamela Hymel is the Chief Medical Officer, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
She posted:
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We absolutely reject the suggestion that reopening the Disneyland Resort is incompatible with a “health-first” approach. The fact is, that since March we have taken a robust science-based approach to responsibly reopening our parks and resorts across the globe. Our health and safety protocols were developed in consultation with epidemiologists and data scientists, and after considering guidance from the Centrers for Disease Control and experts in local government and health agentcies. All of our other theme parks both in the United States and around the world have been allowed to open on the strength of our proven ability to operate with responsible health and safety protocols.
Medical Statement Contrasts Gov. Newsom’s Words
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This statement is clearly in direct contrast to the statements of Governor Gavin Newsom, who this afternoon said:
“There’s disagreements in terms of opening a major theme park,” said Newsom. “We’re going to let science and data make that determination.
“I understand the dialectic,” added the governor. “The friction that many business leaders have that they want to move forward… but we’re going to be led by a health-first framework, and we’re going to be stubborn about it.”
CAPA Responds
Meanwhile, California Attractions & Parks Association responded as well.
Executive director Erin Guerrero said, “We find it disconcerting that Governor Newsom has no planned timeline for issuing guidance for theme parks, and of great concern that he does not anticipate theme parks opening soon.” Guerrero continued, “Each day that parks are closed further decimates the amusement park industry. The Governor’s ‘no big rush’ approach is ruining businesses and livelihoods for thousands who could responsibly be back at work.”
Finally, it’s clear this story is FAR from over.
