Disney is the latest big-name company to announce mandatory vaccines amongst its workforce
The Walt Disney Company will make the coronavirus vaccine compulsory for its employees, including those that work at its theme parks.
The company also confirmed that all the newly hired employees will be required to be fully vaccinated before beginning their employment.
In a statement, Disney says:
Walt Disney Co says employees who aren’t already vaccinated and are working on-site will have 60 days from today to complete their protocols and any employees still working from home will need to provide verification of vaccination prior to their return.
“We have also begun conversations around this topic with the unions representing our employees under collective bargaining agreements. In addition, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated before beginning employment. Vaccines are the best tool we all have to help control this global pandemic and protect our employees.”
Further to the companies vaccine mandate, visitors to its American theme parks will have to once again wear masks at all indoor attractions.
It comes as the highly infectious Delta COVID-19 variant drives a resurgence in cases across the US.