See: Hong Kong Disneyland opens as city's cases fall

Resort has reopened after 2 months as city appears to have brought new cases down to zero

Last updated: September 25, 2020 | 14:07

Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Senior Web Editor and AP

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Beijing: Hong Kong Disneyland has reopened for the second time as the city again appears to have brought new coronavirus cases down to near-zero.

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The resort shut down during the initial stage of China's outbreak when Hong Kong closed schools and offices.

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Disneyland reopened after cases dropped off but then was shut again once infections began to climb again over the summer.

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The resort reopened Friday with social distancing measures for lines, restaurant seating, rides and other facilities, along with more frequent cleaning and disinfecting in the areas with the most visitors.

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Hong Kong's economy is heavily dependent on tourism and the government has been moving steadily to bring back business without sparking new outbreaks in the densely populated city of 7.5 million.

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Hong Kong reported seven new cases on Friday for a total of 5,056 and 104 deaths in the pandemic, according to China's National Health Commission.

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Mainland China reported eight new cases, all brought from outside the country.

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No new cases of local transmission have been reported in 40 days, with the death toll remaining at 4,634 among 85,322 cases recorded since the virus was first detected in the central Chinese city of Wuhan late last year.

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Visitors wearing hats with Mickey Mouse ears shape pose for photos.

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A child looks at Disney characters Goofy and Pluto.

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Musicians perform during the reopening day of Disneyland to the public.

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Visitors wearing face masks greet staff during the reopening day of Disneyland to the public.

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