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Disney pauses COVID-19 vaccine mandate in Florida

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Disney has paused its vaccine policy following new laws passed by Florida's legislature last week.

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  1. The Columbian

    Disney pauses vaccine mandate (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney has paused its vaccine mandate for Florida employees in response to restrictions passed by the Legislature last week limiting employers’ power to require worker vaccination.

  2. PJ Media

    Disney World Pauses COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    Walt Disney World has paused its COVID-19 vaccine mandate, FOX Business confirmed Sunday. “We believe that our approach to mandatory vaccines has been the right one as we’ve continued to f...

  3. Insider

    Disney World pauses COVID-19 vaccination mandate policy for park staff (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    The Walt Disney Company previously made vaccinations mandatory in July for all salaried and non-union hourly employees working on-site.

  4. Fox7 Austin

    Disney World puts pause on COVID vaccine mandate, cast member tells FOX 35 (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    Nick Caturano, who runs the website GoofyVaccine.com confirmed that an internal memo was sent out to employees, notifying them of the pause.

  5. 10TV Columbus

    Walt Disney World pauses employee COVID-19 vaccination policy (opens 10TV Columbus)

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    10TV Columbus's feed description

    This pause comes shortly after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed four congressional special session bills that aim to restrict federal vaccine mandates.

  6. The Hill

    Walt Disney World pauses vaccine mandate after DeSantis signs new legislation (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    A vaccine mandate for Walt Disney World employees was paused after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed legislation prohibiting businesses from requiring inoculations without exemptions.

  7. NPR

    COVID in the U.S. update: Disney's vaccine mandate, boosters, a startling death toll (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Disney has paused its vaccine mandate for Walt Disney World employees after a new Florida law barring workplace vaccine mandates. Meanwhile, new discussion on the definition of "fully vaccinated."

  8. Hot Air

    Disney "pauses" vaccine mandate in Florida (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    No longer the happiest place on Earth?

  9. Forbes

    Disney World Halts Employee Covid Vaccine Mandate After Florida Ban (opens Forbes)

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    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a law that bans employers from imposing vaccine mandates.

  10. New York Times

    Disney puts worker vaccine mandate on pause after Florida ban on restrictions. (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Iconic brand runs into political headwinds over the pandemic response.

  11. BizPac Review

    Disney World halts vaccine mandate after new law protects workers; DeSantis calls for terminated staff to be rehired (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    Walt Disney World pauses its vaccine mandate for Florida cast members shortly after bills are signed to halt mandates in the Sunshine State.

  12. Sioux City Journal

    Memo: Disney pauses COVID-19 vaccine mandate in Florida (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    Sioux City Journal's feed description

    LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Disney has paused its policy requiring Florida-based employees to take the COVID-19 vaccine following new laws passed by the state's legislature last week that

  13. Townhall

    Walt Disney World Reverses Vaccine Mandate for Employees (opens Townhall)

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    A Wuhan coronavirus vaccine mandate for Walt Disney World workers has been paused after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), signed legislation Thursday prohibiting businesses from mandating vaccines without exemptions. In a

  14. Newsweek

    Disney pausing COVID vaccine mandate in Florida, but over 90 percent already received shot (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The company attributed recent bills passed by Governor Ron DeSantis as the reason why the mandate was reversed.

  15. Daily Progress

    Disney pauses COVID-19 vaccine mandate in Florida (opens Daily Progress)

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    Daily Progress's feed description

    Disney has paused its vaccine policy following new laws passed by Florida's legislature last week.

  16. Wfmy News 2

    COVID-19 vaccine mandate put on pause at Walt Disney World (opens Wfmy News 2)

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    Wfmy News 2's feed description

    This pause comes shortly after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed four congressional special session bills that aim to restrict federal vaccine mandates.

  17. CBS News

    Disney lifts COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees at Disney World (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Florida law bars employers from requiring vaccinations, though Disney says 90% of its workers are already inoculated.

  18. Inc.

    Disney World Halts Mandatory Covid Vaccines. Should Your Business? (opens Inc.)

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    Inc.'s feed description

    A new Florida law prohibits mandatory vaccinations, but labor shortages are also a big concern.

  19. Orlando Weekly

    Walt Disney World rolls back vaccine mandate following newly passed Florida laws (opens Orlando Weekly)

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    Orlando Weekly's feed description

    Walt Disney World has lifted its mandate requiring all employees of the park to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The move comes after the state of...

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