“The time is now to reopen our theme parks and restore the economic vitality we have lost,” he said. Meanwhile, Orange County has been a stronghold for critics of COVID-19 safety measures. Over the summer, Orange County education leaders approved school-reopening guidelines that don’t require masks for students or increased distancing between people in classrooms. In total, Orange County has reported more than 51,200 cases and 1,100 coronavirus deaths. Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park noted that it has also opened its restaurants and hosted food tasting events over the last few months while meeting county health protocols.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 18, 2020 20:03 UTC