Anaheim to Implement Ban on Gatherings of More Than 250 People; Disneyland’s Fate Uncertain

    UPDATE (3/12 4pm): Disneyland has announced it will be closing. Our original story continues below.

    As Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to pop up around the country, state and local authorities are beginning to take steps to ensure the spread of the virus doesn’t impact too many of their citizens. The World Health Organization has deemed Coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic and the city of Anaheim appears to be taking steps that could soon close Disneyland.

    The city of Anaheim is planning next steps with a new recommended statewide policy for public gatherings issued late Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. To read Gov. Newsom’s remarks, click here.

    The guidelines call for modifying or postponing non-essential gatherings of 250 or more people through March 31 to help stem the spread of coronavirus across the state.

    As a major visitor city, the guidelines would cover Anaheim’s sports, entertainment, convention and other venues as well as larger events.

    The guidelines do not cover schools, transit facilities, including the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, better known as ARTIC, and other operations considered essential.

    Events and gatherings of less than 250 people are allowed under the policy if organizers can allow for distances of six feet or more among those attending.

    The new guidelines are statewide and do not reflect any unique concern about Anaheim.

    Anaheim has been following prior state guidelines for public gatherings and public health best practices amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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