A revised University of Florida model suggests that infections of this wave of COVID-19 may have already peaked. Of course, positive cases follow initial infections, so the new report says that COVID-19 cases will peak in the next two weeks.

The model suggests that there will be “many more” infections with the Omicron wave than with the Delta wave, but that those infections won’t necessarily translate to cases due to limitations in testing, milder infections in vaccines, and other factors. The report says that Omicron could infect the majority of the state’s population.

Deaths from Omicron are expected to be 1/3rd of Delta.

The latest data from the Florida Hospital Association continues to show a dramatic increase in COVID-19 patients, but the 7,305 figure is still less than the 17,121 peak with the Delta wave.

Disney has not made any operational adjustments to mitigate the risk of contracting COVID-19 at its theme parks since the start of the Omicron surge. Face masks are still required indoors, but there are virtually no other mitigation efforts in effect. Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer Dr. Pamela Hymel has not penned a health and safety update since July 2020, with the exception of a May 2021 article about vaccines featuring The Muppets.

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