Village Reminder: New Coronavirus Mitigations Begin Friday

Press release from the Village of Glenview:

With a new wave of COVID-19 surging across the state of Illinois, the Midwest and the nation, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced additional COVID-19 resurgence mitigations will take effect in every region across the state in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus.

Tier 3 resurgence mitigations will take effect statewide at 12:01 a.m. Friday, November 20. Tier3 is part of the Resurgence Mitigation Plan released in July to suppress the spread of the virus and prevent hospitals from becoming overrun. This latest round of mitigations aims to limit gatherings and encourages residents to stay home as much as possible and follow proper safety measures when out in public.

Staff officials said this is not a full-blown stay-at-home order. As they have since the start of COVID-19, grocery stores across the state will remain open and available. Child care facilities may continue to operate subject to guidelines from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. But the risk of gathering is significant. Therefore:

• Large stores, like Costco and Target, will have their capacity limited to 25 percent.
• Grocery stores and pharmacies may operate at up to 50 percent capacity
• Gyms can remain open but group fitness classes must be canceled.
• Museums, theaters and casinos must pause.

The Village of Glenview encourages all community members to follow these new mitigations. Continue to act responsibly to slow the spread of illness by following the 3 W's: Washing hands, watching your distance, and wearing masks. Support local businesses and restaurants safely.

This press release was produced by the Village of Glenview. The views expressed are the author's own.