COVID-19 cases are not being linked to theme parks...yet

Though many have been concerned about theme parks becoming super spreader areas, it looks like, while individual cases have been reported in Orange County FL,  there have been no outbreaks or instances of community spread linked to the theme parks just yet, according to a briefing earlier this week by the local government. During a COVID-19 update, county health official Dr. Pino said: 

We have had isolated individuals that have become positive. Now, remember, we rely on the data that is provided by individuals. So, it is self-reported. So someone could lie to us about where they were, where they live, or what the situation may be. So having that in consideration, we haven’t seen any large amounts or numbers of positive cases coming with tags that identify them to any of the parks.

At this time, Orange County has said that they  will continue monitoring the status of positivity rates to determine how best to move forward with theme parks reopenings, and Orange County Mayor Demmings has said that he will consider mandating theme parks to close once again if the situation inside the theme parks change. 

Though there is a lot of fear and anxiety around theme parks right now given the current climate, it looks like the guests who do visit the theme parks feel safe doing so, and medical officials in Orange County, Florida are reporting that so far, the safety measures that have been put in place are working.