As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grip the world, The Walt Disney Company’s Executive Chairman Bob Iger has expressed his frustration with a recent guideline change from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, calling it “horrifying.”
Yesterday, the CDC shocked many by reversing course on COVID-19 testing, claiming that people may not need to be tested if they feel they’re experiencing symptoms related to the virus. This comes after weeks of encouraging the public to get tested if they feel they may have been exposed to the disease. The change brought criticism from medical personnel, public health experts and elected officials, who feel that this could make the virus harder to track as the United States enters flu season.
Iger took to Twitter, sharing ABC News‘ report on the position reversal and adding, “This is more than disappointing. It is horrifying.”
Disney has made efforts to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in their theme parks since reopening, requiring guests to undergo a temperature screening before entering. Earlier this month, the company also opened a free COVID-19 testing site for cast members and the general public at Disney’s Maingate office complex in Walt Disney World.
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