Disneyland Paris medical doctors release statement after staff member tests positive for coronavirus
AÂ Disneyland Paris maintenance worker tested positive for coronavirus over the weekend, the resort confirmed but had no contact with the guests.
The worker was a night maintenance employee. His colleagues were asked to stay in quarantine, according to the French daily Le Parisien.
Disneyland Paris said it was checking on staff who have been in contact with the worker.
Disneyland Paris remains open and park management told Le Parisien, the company is “taking the necessary measures with regard to this event.”
Two medical doctors for Disneyland Paris, Dr. Cyril Warmberg and Dr. Nicolas Duport, released the following message about the coronavirus (COVID-19):
“As you may know from the news, COVID-19, commonly known as novel coronavirus 2019, has become a more widespread concern. As part of our commitment to the health and well-being of our cast, guests and the larger community, we are carefully monitoring this evolving situation and are in regular contact with health agencies for information and guidance. Disneyland Paris is welcoming guests as usual and we continue to implement preventive measures in line with the recommendations of health authorities.
“Disneyland Paris has high standards of cleanliness, which assists with illness prevention, and we have health and safety protocols in place, such as:
- Training for cast members, withongoing reinforcement on a regular basis
- Defined cycles for frequent cleaning and disinfection of targeted areas
- Easy access to handwashing facilities and hand sanitizers
- Quick response to spills, trash and other situations
- End of day sanitation procedures for restroom, kitchen, and other facilities
- Frequent cleaning and “wash down†of outdoor locations, including walkways and queues
“Additionally, our onsite health teams and leaders are communicating with our cast members about illness prevention, including the health authorities’ recommendations for everyday preventive actions to stop the spread of germs such as:
- Staying home and wearing a mask when sick (upon medical prescription)
- Washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available)
- Following proper respiratory cough etiquette (i.e. cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or tissue, not your hands)
- Avoiding close contact with people who are sick
- Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
- Refraining from shaking hands and hugging or kissing when meeting someone
“There is more detailed information about illness prevention on these health authority websites:
- French Ministry of Health: https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus
- World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/
- European Centre for Disease Control: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en
