Hong Kong Disneyland is set to close once again as the Omicron variant has led to a surge of Covid-19 cases in Hong Kong. The attraction will shut for two weeks on January 7 until January 20.
“As required by the government and health authorities and in line with prevention efforts taking place across Hong Kong, Hong Kong Disneyland Park will temporarily close from January 7 to 20, 2022,” a statement on the website reads.
“The resort hotels will remain open with adjusted level of services. Service at restaurants and recreation facilities in hotels will be adjusted according to the latest regulations,” it adds.
Hong Kong Disneyland also confirmed that unused tickets to the park, located on Lantau Island, with expiry dates falling within the temporary closure period will be extended.
Hong Kong Disneyland shut through January 20
Hong Kong reported 13 new confirmed Covid-19 cases and 26 asymptomatic infections on Tuesday (January 4). It announced 34 imported cases, three cases epidemiologically linked with previous imported cases, and one local case on Wednesday (January 5).
In response, Hong Kong’s government is closing venues including theme parks, museums, bars, gyms and swimming pools. It is also banning major events and non-essential gatherings for 14 days.
“We are in a race against time to stop the Omicron variant from spreading in the community,” said Hong Kong’s chief executive Carrie Lam (via Variety).
Passenger flights into the city from eight countries will also be banned for 14 days from January 8. Flights are not permitted from Australia, Canada, France, India, Pakistan, the Philippines, the UK and the US.
In the US, the Smithsonian is temporarily reducing public hours at many of its museums in Washington, D.C. The institution is preparing for staff shortages due to the recent surge in Covid-19 cases.
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