California health officials set new rules on Friday that would allow Disneyland and other theme parks, stadiums and outdoor entertainment venues to reopen as early as April 1, after a closure of nearly a year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Masks and other safety measures would still be required, and initially the parks would be open only to state residents. Friday's announcement means theme parks in red-zoned counties could reopen at 15 per cent capacity on April 1. The less restrictive orange and yellow tiers would allow reopenings at 25 per cent and 35 per cent capacity, respectively. Theme parks such as Disneyland, Universal Studios, Legoland and Knott's Berry Farm protested strongly last October when California health officials ruled out any quick reopening of their attractions.

Source: CBC News March 06, 2021 21:11 UTC