Florida Governor Signs Executive Order Prohibiting Local Governments From Issuing “Vaccine Passports”

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As he indicated he would do, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed an Executive Order prohibiting Florida-issued “vaccine passports.”

The Biden administration has been discussing vaccine passports or credentials as a way for Americans to prove their vaccination record. Feeling that this possibility would create a vaccine mandate, Governor DeSantis signed his Executive Order, which states “No Florida government entity, or its subdivisions, agents, or assigns shall be permitted to issue vaccine passports, vaccine passes, or other standardized documentation for the purpose of certifying an individual’s COVID-19 vaccination status to a third party.”

Furthermore, the Executive Order states that “Businesses in Florida are prohibited from requiring patrons or customers to provide any documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination or post-transmission recovery to gain access to, entry upon, or service from the business.”

This essentially prohibits local governments from issuing any sort of vaccine credentials and business from requiring them for entry and service.

Guest Arrested After Sneaking Through Temperature Check

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While most guests have been happy to follow Disney’s COVID-19 safety protocol, some have been more confrontational. One guest protested his arrest after he skipped the mandatory temperature screening and refused to comply with security.

Kelly Sills, 47, was visiting Walt Disney World from Louisiana on February 13th when he refused to comply with temperature screening at Disney Springs. He evaded the temperature check station and was confronted outside The Boathouse.

After being asked to cooperate with temperature screening or leave the property, Sills refused and was subsequently arrested. He claimed that after spending $15,000 on his vacation, he was entitled to stay on property.

“I paid $15,000. You can’t trespass me for paying $15,000,” said Sills.

Sills was also trespassed from all Disney property as a result of the incident.

CDC Says Vaccinated Americans Can Travel Without a COVID-19 Tests or Quarantine

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According to new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) fully vaccinated Americans can travel both domestically and internationally “at low risk to themselves” provided they are taking precautions including wearing a mask, physical distancing, and washing hands often.

Specifically, vaccinated Americans don’t need to get a COVID-19 test before traveling unless it is required by the destination country. They do not need to quarantine after returning to the United States unless required to do so by local ordinances. However, they should have a negative COVID-19 test result before returning to the United States from another country and they should get tested again three to five days after arrival.

Travel guidelines have not change for unvaccinated people. The CDC discourages non-essential domestic travel by those who are unvaccinated. Those who must travel should be tested one to three days before their flight and again three to five days after. They should self-quarantine for seven to ten days if they don’t get tested.

Someone is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or after the single dose of Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

No airlines currently require travelers to be fully vaccinated, although some countries, including Iceland, do. Cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean, are also beginning to implement vaccine requirements. Disney Cruise Line has not yet made any announcement regarding a vaccine requirement but expects sailings to resume this fall.

Increased travel could see increased crowds at theme parks. Presently, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort both restrict their maximum capacity. California theme parks will be able to operate at a maximum of 25% capacity when they reopen this month, although neither Disneyland Resort nor Universal Studios Hollywood have announced their restricted capacities. With more people becoming vaccinated, and case numbers dropping in California, it’s possible theme park capacities will be raised in time for the busy summer months.

Walt Disney World Paying Cast Members for Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine

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According to a post on Unite Here Local 362’s Facebook page, Disney will be paying certain Walt Disney World Cast Members for obtaining one of the available COVID-19 vaccines.

In a press release attached to the post, the union which represents attractions and custodial Cast Members, amongst others, states that Cast Members will be paid four hours worth of pay for receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Additionally, it mentions dates of January 1st, 2021 thru September 30, 2021, meaning Cast Members who have already been vaccinated should also be eligible for the additional pay.

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Florida Governor to Take Executive Action Banning Requirement of “Vaccine Passports”

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Via wdwnt.com

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has spoken out against the “vaccine passports” currently under consideration by the Biden administration. The “passports” or credentials are meant to easily prove whether or not someone has been vaccinated, to allow them access to places that require proof.

DeSantis does not support the “vaccine passports”, stating Florida’s approach to the vaccine is to “provide it for all, mandate for none,” although the passport would not be a mandate, only a digital or physical record of vaccination. According to The Washington Post article we cited earlier, the Biden administration is in fact actively working to ensure the passport does not act as a mandate.

DeSantis said it is “completely unacceptable” for the government or a private sector to implement a “vaccine passport” for movies, sporting events, and theme parks. He said he will be taking an emergency, executive action later this week to effectively ban “vaccine passports” in the state.

Currently, vaccinated guests visiting Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort are still required to follow physical distancing rules and wear a mask. Floridians over the age of 40 are currently eligible for the vaccine and those over the age of 18 will be eligible April 5, 2021.