COVID-19 Archives - Sightseers' Delight

Walt Disney World once again allows park hopping

January 3, 2021 West Center Street

Guests to Walt Disney World can once again hop between parks, but there are a few caveats.

Characters greet guests at the Animal Kingdom, Dec. 29, 2020

December 29, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

While the guest experience at Walt Disney World may be diminished amid the COVID-19 pandemic, tbe parks are doing an admirable job of trotting out characters for guests.

Congress includes money for museums in $2.3 trillion bill

December 23, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

Need a few dollars? Just ask Congress; they might send a few billion.

TSA screening numbers show how much COVID has impacted air travel

December 23, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

About a third as many people have passed through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints during the first three weeks of December as did a year ago.

U.S. considering mandating travelers from Britain prove negative COVID test

December 22, 2020 Voice of America

U.S. officials are considering a requirement for all travelers from Britain to offer proof they have tested negative for COVID-19.

Britain Imposes Tougher Coronavirus Lockdown Measures

December 19, 2020 Voice of America

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed new coronavirus lockdown measures in England Saturday, reversing initial plans to ease restrictions during the holiday season after a new strain of the coronavirus was detected in the country.

U.S. Sen. Rob Portman pushes craft beer industry modernization and tax reform bill

December 2, 2020 The Center Square

U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, is pushing for a craft beer industry modernization and tax reform bill.

A view of the sign for The Metuchen Inn, a popular eatery in Metuchen, N.J., in October 2017.

New Jersey announces new restrictions on indoor sports and outdoor gatherings

November 30, 2020 The Center Square

New Jersey is banning indoor youth and adult sports starting Saturday and launching new restrictions on outdoor gatherings, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday.

Disney to layoff 4,000 more employees than it initially reported

November 27, 2020 The Center Square

The Walt Disney Co. is planning to layoff about 4,000 more employees than it initially reported to the federal government because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Millions plan to travel for Thanksgiving despite COVID-19 concerns

November 25, 2020 The Center Square

More than 2 million Illinoisans are expected to travel this Thanksgiving holiday, despite advice from health experts.