Hong Kong Disneyland Closing Again Amid Coronavirus Surge

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Hong Kong Disneyland announced Monday that it is temporarily closing again one month after reopening due to a recent surge in coronavirus cases.

The new regulations limit gatherings, previously set at 50 people, to no more than four.

Hong Kong has seen over 100 new local cases this past week, after almost three weeks without a single case.

Last week, officials said one of the confirmed cases had visited the park and stayed at the resort before being diagnosed.

The Hong Kong Government said the measures will be in place for at least seven days and will be re-evaluated after a week.

Hong Kong Disneyland reopened on June 18 and was the second Disney property to reopen after Shanghai Disneyland.

On Saturday, the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom reopened at Walt Disney World in Central Florida, concerning health experts who urge people not to gather in groups. Guests at the park said that people were wearing masks and social distancing, and videos showed near-empty parks.

The park will close on July 15, while the resort hotels will remain open with adjusted levels of services and enhanced health and safety measures that reflect the guidance of health and government authorities.