Universal Studios in Orlando announced Friday it would no longer require fully vaccinated guests to wear masks inside its parks effective Saturday.
The park made the announcement in a press release explaining its updated safety guidelines. Those who aren’t vaccinated will be encouraged to continue masking indoors. The same policy applies to park employees.
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“Face coverings are optional for fully vaccinated guests. For guests who have not been vaccinated, face coverings are encouraged while indoors — including restaurants, shops and indoor hotel public areas,” reads the park’s updated guidelines. “We do not require proof of vaccinations.”
Florida’s COVID-19 positive rate is 18%, according to the Florida Department of Health. There were just over 132,000 cases last week and 74% of the state’s population is fully vaccinated.
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Orange County, which houses Orlando, has a vaccinated population of 77%. The COVID-19 positive rate, however, is higher than the state’s average at over 23%.
