Hong Kong Disneyland to close again after resurgence of COVID-19 cases

Hong Kong Disneyland will once again shutter its gates from July 15 due to the rising coronavirus cases in the region, the Walt Disney Company said on Monday.

Hong Kong recorded 52 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Monday, a new high since the pandemic re-emergence, including 41 local infections, according to local health authorities.

"As required by the government and health authorities in line with prevention efforts taking place across Hong Kong, Hong Kong Disneyland park will temporarily close from July 15," a Disney spokeswoman said in a statement.

Meanwhile, the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort hotels will remain open with enhanced health and safety measures in place, the company said.

The theme park reopened less than a month ago after closing in January over the COVID-19 pandemic. Guests and staff were required to wear face masks, social distance and go through temperature screenings upon entry.