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1. Vaccine Distribution
2. Region 7 Moves to Tier 1
3. Region 6 Moves to Phase 4
4. Mitigation Structure
5. Updated Mitigation Tiers
VACCINE DISTRIBUTION
On January 25, 2021, Phase 1B will begin, allowing frontline essential workers and residents age 65 and over to get vaccinated. The frontline essential workers designation includes many residents who carry a higher risk of COVID-19 exposure because of their work duties, often because they are unable to work from home, and/or they must work closely to others without being able to socially distance. This includes first responders, education, food and agriculture, manufacturing, corrections workers and inmates, USPS workers, public transit workers, grocery store workers and staff at shelters and day cares.
In Phase 1B, Grocery Workers include: Baggers, cashiers, stockers, pick-up, and customer service representatives.
You may find the complete list HERE.
WHERE TO GET VACCINATED
Initially, hospitals will provide COVID-19 vaccine to health care personnel. As more vaccine is distributed by the federal government, several thousand vaccination providers will be available, including but not limited to doctors’ offices, retail pharmacies, hospitals, and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), across the state.
CDC is working with pharmacies to establish a system to offer on-site COVID-19 vaccination services to residents and staff in LTC settings, including skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities where most individuals are over 65 years of age.
All of this is based on the availability of the vaccine. There is no guarantee that any given site will have enough vaccine for every available individual that presents him/herself.
The local health departments may be found HERE.
Additional locations, including pharmacies, will be added shortly one they have been confirmed.
Keep in mind that all of this information, including cites, are constantly being updated.
VACCINE DATA DASHBOARD
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has added a vaccination data dashboard to their website. Information includes total Illinois doses/total administered doses, vaccine administration 7-day rolling average and by individual county information. You can access the information, here.
MITIGATION RELAXED FOR ADDITIONAL REGIONS
Region 4 is still in Tier 3.
METRO EAST: Bond, Clinton, Madison, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair, Washington
Regions 8, 9, 10, and 11 qualify for Tier 2.
WEST SUBURBAN: DuPage, Kane
NORTH SUBURBAN: Lake, McHenry
SUBURBAN COOK: Suburban Cook
CHICAGO: City of Chicago
Region 1, 2, and 7 have met the metrics to move to Tier 1.
NORTH: Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside, Winnebago
NORTH-CENTRAL: Bureau, Fulton, Grundy, Henderson, Henry, Kendall, Knox, La Salle, Livingston, Marshall, McDonough, McLean, Mercer, Peoria, Putnam, Rock Island, Stark, Tazewell, Warren, Woodford
SOUTH SUBURBAN: Kankakee, Will
Regions 3, 5, and 6 have met the metrics to return to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan.
WEST-CENTRAL: Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Cass, Christian, Greene, Hancock, Jersey, Logan, Macoupin, Mason, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Pike, Sangamon, Schuyler, Scott
SOUTHERN: Alexander, Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Marion, Massac, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, Wabash, Wayne, White, Williamson
EAST-CENTRAL: Champaign, Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, De Witt, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Ford, Iroquois, Jasper, Lawrence, Macon, Moultrie, Piatt, Richland, Shelby, Vermillion
Please see below for an explanation of the Tiers.
MITIGATION EXIT PLAN
In order to move to Tier 2 mitigation, a region must meet the following metrics:
- A test positivity rate below 12 percent for three consecutive days, as measured by the 7-day rolling average; AND
- Greater than or equal to 20 percent available staffed ICU and medical/surgical hospital beds for three consecutive days, on a 3-day rolling average; AND
- A sustained decrease in the number of people in the hospital with COVID-19 for seven out of 10 days, on a 7-day average.
In order to move to Tier 1 mitigation, a region must meet the following metrics:
- A test positivity rate below 8 percent for three consecutive days, as measured by the 7-day rolling average; AND
- Greater than or equal to 20 percent available staffed ICU and medical/surgical hospital beds for three consecutive days, on a 3-day rolling average; AND
- No sustained increase in the number of people in the hospital with COVID-19 for seven out of 10 days, on a 7-day average.
In order to move to Phase 4, a region must meet the following metrics:
- A test positivity rate less than or equal to 6.5 percent for three consecutive days, as measured by the 7-day rolling average; AND
- Greater than or equal to 20 percent available staffed ICU and medical/surgical hospital beds for three consecutive days, on a 3-day rolling average; AND
- No sustained increase in the number of people in the hospital with COVID-19 for seven out of 10 days, on a 7-day average.
RESTAURANT AND BARS
Restaurants and bars in Regions that reach Tier 1 can open indoor dining with capacity limited to the lesser of 25 people or 25 percent of room capacity. Additionally, establishments must serve food and indoor tables must be limited to no more than four people, with reservations limited to two hours.
You may find more information HERE.
UPDATED MITIGATION TIERS
TIER 3
Bars and Restaurants
- Suspend indoor service
- Outdoor, delivery and takeout service continues under updated hours
- No tables exceeding 6 people
Cultural Institutions
Gaming and Casinos
Hotels
- Limited to registered guests
- Fitness centers closed or operating on reservation model at 25% capacity
Household Gatherings
- Limiting to household member is encouraged
Indoor Fitness Classes
Meetings, Events, and Gatherings
- No gatherings in meeting rooms, banquet halls, party rooms, private clubs, etc.
- Funerals limited to 10 family members of decedents
Offices
Organized Group Recreational Activities
- Indoor sports and recreation paused
- Outdoor sports and recreation, individual training allowed
- Groups limited to 10 people
TIER 2
Bars and Restaurants
- Suspend indoor service
- Outdoor, delivery and takeout service continues under updated hours
- No tables exceeding 6 People
Cultural Institutions
Gaming and Casinos
- Open under Phase 4 rules from Illinois Gaming Board
Hotels
- Limited to registered guests
- Fitness centers closed or operating on reservation model at 25% capacity
Household Gatherings
- Limiting to 10 people is encouraged
Indoor Fitness Classes
- Groups limited to 10, including fitness classes
Meetings, Events, and Gatherings
- Limit to 10 guests indoors and outdoors
Offices
Organized Group Recreational Activities
- Limit to lesser of 25 guests or 25% overall capacity indoors and outdoors
TIER 1
Bars and Restaurants
- Indoor service limited to lesser of 25% or 25 persons per room
- No tables exceeding 4 people indoors
- Suspend indoor service if not serving food
- Outdoor, delivery and takeout service continues under updated hours
Cultural Institutions
Gaming and Casinos
- Open under Phase 4 rules from Illinois Gaming Board
Hotels
Household Gatherings
- Allowed with public health guidelines
Indoor Fitness Classes
Meetings, Events, and Gatherings
- Limit to lesser of 25 guests or 25% overall capacity indoors and outdoors
Offices
Organized Group Recreational Activities
- Recreation, fitness centers and outdoor activities follow Phase 4 guidance
You may find Tiered Mitigation HERE.
Phase 4
You may find the specific industry guidelines for Phase 4 HERE.
In general Phase 4 consists of the following:
Gatherings:
- All gatherings of 50 people or fewer are allowed with this limit subject to change based on latest data & guidance
Travel:
- Travel should follow IDPH and CDC approved guidance
Health care:
- All health care providers are open
Education and child care:
- P-12 schools, higher education, all summer programs, and child care open with IDPH approved safety guidance
Outdoor recreation:
- All outdoor recreation allowed
Businesses: Please click on the provided link above for industry specific guidance.
Manufacturing:
- All manufacturing open with IDPH approved safety guidance
“Non-essential” businesses:
- All employees return to work with IDPH approved safety guidance; Employers are encouraged to provide accommodations for COVID-19-vulnerable employees
Bars and restaurants:
- Open with capacity limits and IDPH approved safety guidance
Personal care services and health clubs:
- All barbershops, salons, spas and health and fitness clubs open with capacity limits and IDPH approved safety guidance
Entertainment:
- Cinema and theaters open with capacity limits and IDPH approved safety guidance
Retail:
- Open with capacity limits and IDPH approved safety guidance
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