"Our ongoing vaccination efforts, which prioritize equity and inclusion, have made a remarkable difference in our COVID-19 journey and have resulted in the lowest positivity rate since the beginning of the pandemic. "Due to the incredible progress we've made in our mission to stop the spread of COVID-19, I am thrilled to announce that we are able to safely transition into Phase 5 and become the first major city in the country to fully reopen," said Mayor Lightfoot.
Allison Arwady and other city leaders spoke on the reopening Friday morning outside Gibsons Italia. Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. As we take this next step forward, let's do so with a renewed commitment to empathy, to community, and to making each day together count. JB Pritzker said in a statement Thursday: "I invite all Illinoisans to feel the hope and joy of this moment while also recognizing that this pandemic is still very present for the world at large. RELATED: Illinois face mask rules: Where masks are still required in IL The state is still battling COVID, but the latest case numbers are low enough to reopen safely. However, businesses can make their own rules when it comes to masking and distancing. Masks are still required on public transportation, in airports, at schools, in hospitals and in some other congregate settings. As of Friday, there are no capacity limits for bars, restaurants, gyms, or other large venues and no social distancing requirements. CHICAGO (WLS) - Illinois and Chicago have entered Phase 5 and are fully reopen, with nearly all COVID restrictions lifted.Ĭhicago is now the largest city in the country to fully reopen.
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