On November 17, Governor JB Pritzker announced Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigations to help stifle the latest wave of Coronavirus infections across the state of Illinois. All 11 regions of the state will move into Tier 3 effective November 20, 2020.
Tier 3 builds on the Resurgence Mitigation Plan first released in July to suppress the spread of the virus and ensure our hospitals do not become overrun. This new tier aims to limit gatherings and encourages people to stay home to the greatest extent possible, while permitting some industries to remain open at significantly reduced capacities with proper safety measures in place.
All detailed Phase 4 operational guidance remains in effect. Where Phase 4 guidance and Tier 3 Mitigations imply different standards, the more restrictive Tier 3 Mitigations will apply.
School districts and local officials should follow extensive guidance released by IDPH and ISBE in August and make decisions related to in-person and remote learning at the local level, based on the unique needs of their communities.
Child care facilities may continue to operate subject to DCFS guidelines.