Hi Friends,

Usually, I provide fun posts about events but today I thought I would provide a brief update on where Illinois is at and headed regarding COVID-19 restrictions.

On March 18, 2021 the Governor abandoned the original language from his Restore Illinois Plan regarding the movement from Phase 4 to Phase 5, and announced anew “bridge” phase between phase 4 and phase 5.

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According to the Governor's new plan, this newly-created bridge phase will kick in once the following benchmarks are met for 28 consecutive days:

· 70% of people 65 and older have received at least one vaccination dose (today at 58%);

· ICU bed availability remains at 20% or greater; and

· there is anon-increasing trend in COVID-19 hospital admissions and mortality rate.

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After moving to the bridge phase, transitioning to Phase 5 still cannot occur until50% of those age 16-64 have received at least one vaccination dose (today at28%), and ICU availability, hospital admission and death rates are maintained or trend downward.  Those age 16+ will be eligible for vaccines on April 12.   

He is also leaving no room for geographical differences, as he announced the entire state will move from Phase 4 to the bridge phase and to Phase 5 together.

Click here to view a detailed chart for settings ,and how capacity limits would change between Phase 4 and the bridge phase.

Bottom line is, the bridge phase provides little relief from where we are today in Phase 4 regarding dining, conference sand social events.  It will be a while before we get to phase 5 where there are no capacity limits.  I have not seen any sign of changes regarding masks, even for those who have received the vaccine.

Wishing I had some happier news for all!

Happiness and joy, 
Jan 

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