Daisy Murillo, 20, of North Riverside, receives a booster shot against COVID-19 at Cook Countys Forest Park Community Vaccination Site at 7630 Roosevelt Rd. Edina Public Schools: Everyone 2 and older must mask up on district buses, in schools and in athletic and activities settings, regardless of vaccination status. Lightfoot took office in 2019 after winning more than 73% of the vote in a runoff against Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. That safety margin gets even slimmer when you account for how leaky these vaccine requirements have been. January 3, 2022 The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has ordered that all indoor settings where food or drink are served for on-premises consumption and health and fitness centers require proof of COVID-19 vaccination with an approved vaccine from all patrons five years of age or older beginning January 3, 2022. Bloomington: Masks are required in city facilities for anyone 2 and older regardless of vaccination status. Illinois Minnesota State is also requiring masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status, in areas of substantial or high transmission. But as we saw, things started to rise and it was good thing that people in Illinois were maybe ahead of others to say, time to put masks back on so yeah, there may come a time in the future when we need to do that.. 2021-11, joining the City of Chicago in requiring certain indoor establishments (including restaurants, gyms and fitness centers, and entertainment venues) to verify the COVID-19 vaccination status of patrons five years of age and older, effective January 3, 2022. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. At the same, some Cook County suburbs included in the mandate are choosing not to implement it. The recent mandate by Cook County is challenging for staff at all levels and as a team we are doing our best to make sure our community is safe within our programs and facilities. %PDF-1.6 % -An individual 18 years of age or younger who enters a business subject to this Order to participate in an activity sponsored by a school, park district, child care or after-school program, or other organizations as defined in guidance by the Cook County Department of Public Health, -Youth or adults participating in special recreation programs, -Spectators of indoor sporting events provided that no food or drink is being served and that they remain masked at all time, Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. t 312.346.5700 f 312.896.2500, Springfield Office | Illinois Policy As of Tuesday, approximately 69% of the city's eligible population has been fully vaccinated, and 76.5% of those eligible have had at least one dose of the vaccine. The news, analysis and community conversation found here is funded by donations from individuals. hallways, gym, program spaces, restrooms, etc.). By SARA BURNETT. The resulting chaos and confusion can help feed a backlash against vaccine mandates that is already intense and highly politicized. See How All 50 Wards Voted in the 2023 Chicago Mayoral Election, Winners, Runoffs, Races Too Close to Call: A Look at Where Things Stand in the 2023 Chicago Election, Election Results: See How All 50 Wards Voted in Chicago's Aldermanic Elections, Who is Brandon Johnson? But the mayor said the city is able to lift the mask and vaccine mandates for businesses thanks to the ongoing decline in COVID-19 cases in Chicago. The vaccination rule originally followed a similar order implemented in Chicago, which mandates proof of vaccination for most indoor establishments, including restaurants, bars, gyms, as well as sports and entertainment venues. Hennepin Theatre Trust: Attendees of all performances at the Orpheum, State and Pantages theatres 12 and older will be required to provide proof of full vaccination. Wedge and Linden Hills Co-op: All shoppers and staff are required to wear masks. What does the vaccine mandate mean? Washington County: Employees and visitors are required to wear masks in county facilities. CBS 2's Tim McNicholas reports, in Orland Park not every business is sure that they'll follow the rules. All secondary students (grades six through 12) are required to wear a mask during the school day through Oct. 20., when the policy will be revisited. Across the country, cities and counties that have required proof of vaccination from those in bars, restaurants, and other private venues are starting to drop their mandates, all at once, a move that has angered some observers. Exemptions will be considered. Fox's Pizza in Orland Park draws dozens of people for lunch. The Cook County Department of Public Health announced, beginning Jan. 3, 2022, customers age 5 and up will be required to show proof of vaccination to enter restaurants, bars, gyms, and entertainment venues that serve food or drink in suburban Cook County. Allina Health: Employee vaccination is required. Science Museum of Minnesota: Masks are required for all visitors 5 and older. Artists will not be required to wear masks while rehearsing or performing on stage, but are required to be vaccinated. %%EOF A.D. Quig. Including, but not limited to, movie theaters, music and concert venues, live performance venues, adult entertainment venues, commercial event and party venues, sports arenas, performing arts theaters, bowling alleys, arcades, card rooms, family entertainment centers, play areas, pool and billiard halls, and otherrecreational game centers. Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191: Staff, students and visitors over age 3 must wear masks in schools. The vaccine requirement was issued on Dec. 23, 2021, and Laura Jeffrey Academy: All staff must be fully vaccinated, and masks are required. "Would we be lucky enough to not see another variant emerge? -Any person entering a business for the purposes of voting in an election, or assisting or accompanying a voter or observing an election. endstream endobj startxref RELATED: COVID vaccine proof in Chicago, Cook County for bars, restaurants and indoor venues takes effect. Wabasha Eye Clinic and Plainview Eye Clinic: Only scheduling appointments for people who have been vaccinated, are under 12 years old or have a medical exemption for vaccines. Exceptions include an assigned apartment or residence hall without guests or when alone in an office or study area. Masks had been required at all indoor businesses in Chicago since Aug. 20, 2021, and the vaccine mandate for gyms, restaurants, bars, and other food establishments had been in effect since Jan. 3. Local, county, state and CDC guidance and regulations change frequently. I would have liked to have kept it in place at least a little bit longer, says Rachel Rubin, the county health departments incident commander for COVID-19 response. WebWe would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. If you have any questions, contact us at info@rtpd.org or 847-255-1200. But The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the risk of COVID-19 spread increases in a restaurant or bar setting as interactions within six feet of others increase. Chicago's COVID-19 metrics have plummeted over the several weeks, after the Omicron surge hit its peak in early January. Masks are recommended for students in seventh through 12 grade. Dunwoody College of Technology: Face masks required on campus until the college reaches a vaccination threshold of at least 80 percent. February 23, 2022 / 6:42 AM The mayor and Arwady also warned that either or both of the mandates might need to be reinstated if there's another surge of COVID-19 cases in the future. Augsburg University: All students, staff and faculty are required to wear masks indoors. "I'll be 81 on February 18," she said. Please enter valid email address to continue. JB Pritzker mask mandate to end Feb. 28. I think all of us are very hopeful that we might be able to never put masks back on, Pritzker said at a news conference Feb. 9. On Tuesday, however, she received only 17% of the ballot. Mask mandates may soon be coming to an end, but many people said they'll keep wearing their face coverings for their safety and that of others. But keeping the requirements in place, and doing little else, isnt the way to achieve normalcy either. Published February 28, 2022 Updated on February 28, 2022 at 7:42 am. must wear masks while indoors and on school buses. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Cook County amended its vaccination mitigation order Tuesday, allowing some to be exempt from the new rule that took effect Monday. Gov. Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools: Masks are required indoors and on district transportation for early childhood through eighth grade, plus for staff and visitors who work with or are around those age groups, regardless of vaccination status. As a reminder Masks are still required inside any of our facilities and programs. "It's huge, we've had to turn down a lot of people and a lot of new customers who come from out of state and really didn't have the same laws as other states," he said. The proof of vaccine rules in Chicago will apply to everyone age 5 and older and includes restaurants, bars, gyms and other venues like sports and entertainment arenas. All three of the approved COVID-19 vaccines are widely available through pharmacies and medical providers in Cook County, and the vaccine is available free to Masks will still be required in some places. Rochester: Masks are required in all city facilities. ", "We have made great progress in recent weeks against this virus, and we do not want to jeopardize that progress by moving too quickly. Orono Public Schools: Students, staff and visitors must wear face coverings indoors and on school buses. While local, county and state officials are revoking the indoor masking requirement for most state residents, Illinois students and school staff will continue to remain masked as other states empower local school districts to decide. The Cook County Department of Public Health announced, beginning Jan. 3, 2022, customers age 5 and up will be required to show proof of vaccination to enter According to an Axios/Ipsos poll, support for vaccine mandates in stores and restaurants dropped between the beginning and end of February, from 51 percent to 41. Masks will also be required on all school bus and district transportation. Americans feelings about mandates there would likely be complicated even if the mandates did definitively work. Uh oh! North Memorial Health: All North Memorial Health, Maple Grove Hospital and Blaze Health employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 1. For people 12 and older, proof of a single dose of vaccine will be required Violators face possible fines. Compliance with the mandates on the part of businesses has been spotty too. New York City, for example, fired 1,430 city workers for failing to comply with its vaccine mandate (Fitzsimmons, 2022). Unlike in schools or workplaces, where each persons immunization records need to be checked only once, sales clerks must see every customers card, every day. ABC7 Chicago says farewell Meteorologist Phil Schwarz, Doctor inspired to find treatment for rare diseases after diagnosis. But when it comes to vaccines, he plans to follow the rulesreluctantly. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Cook County amended its vaccination mitigation order Tuesday, allowing some to be exempt from the new rule that took effect Monday. NBCUniversal Media, LLC. hbbd```b``+@$/X` Minnesota Zoo: Face masks are required when visiting indoor trails for everyone 3 and older. Hark! The vaccines look great, and there's some new science out suggesting that they remain protective. What does the science say about the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic? in Forest Park, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. We will continue to review and evaluate the mitigation guidance being provided by Cook County Department of Health and communicate updates as we have them. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. People who have been granted a religious or medical exemption from vaccination by their employer will be exempt, but must show proof of the exemption, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test within the past 72 hours. Chicago and Cook County health officials announced plans to revoke pandemic masking and vaccination entry requirements by Feb. 28, the day Illinois statewide mask mandate will be lifted. In Chicago and Cook County, a vaccine mandate remains in place, which requires residents age 5 and older to provide proof of COVID vaccination before Visitors to the Minnesota Children's Museum who are 5 and older are required to mask up, regardless of vaccination status. Mitchell Hamline School of Law: Students, faculty and staff must be fully vaccinated. The rules don't apply to those inside venues for less than 10 minutes, like those picking up takeout. St. Marys University of Minnesota: All employees and students must wear a mask while inside university buildings. County health inspectors will be checking on businesses to make sure they comply with the new mandate. However, Arwady said it's still important for people who haven't yet been vaccinated against COVID-19 to get their shots. Meantime, masks will still be required on public transit, in hospitals and other health care centers, and in nursing homes and other congregate settings, such as prisons and jails, under federal requirements. This policy also applies to events at 7th Street Entry and Fine Line in Minneapolis, and the Turf Club, the Fitzgerald Theater and Palace Theatre in St. Paul. Roseville Area Schools: Masks are required for anyone 3 and older indoors, regardless of vaccination status. Individuals who enter for the purposes of voting in a municipal, state, or federal election; or, pursuant to law, assisting or accompanying a voter or observing such election. Fitness centers include, but are not limited to, settings like health clubs, yoga studios, group fitness classes, recreation centers and dance studios. News & Upcoming Events Cook Country Vaccine Mandate Information- Updated Dec 31, 2021. As with the state, the changes would not apply to public transit, health care facilities or schools, and business owners can still impose stricter requirements if they want to. Cities, counties, reservations, MSP airport, Masks are required in all city facilities, Library visitors 2 and older are required to mask up, Face masks required inside city-owned buildings, Masks required for people 2 and older inside terminals and on airport property, Masks are required in all county buildings, Employees and visitors are required to wear masks in county facilities, students must be vaccinated for the fall 2021 semester, Masks are required for people who are not fully vaccinated while indoors, must be vaccinated for the fall 2021 semester, St. Marys will require all students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated. "We're seeing ourselves on the downward slope of this Omicron surge.". And many people have no plans to take their masks off any time soon. The school has also voted to require school employees to get COVID-19 vaccines or get tested weekly. Jan 5, 2022 Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau speaks in a video posted on YouTube. We understand there may be some inconsistencies and we are seeking legislative action to hopefully address elements of the mandate. And students, staff, faculty and visitors to campuses, offices and facilities statewide must wear facial coverings indoors, regardless of vaccination status. Cook County: Masks are required in county government buildings regardless of vaccination status. Fights over vaccine requirements in movie theaters could also lead to court challenges that end up limiting the governments ability to institute vaccine requirements at all. Courtesy of YouTube (The Center Square) Some municipalities in Cook County have decided they will not enforce the county's vaccine requirement for citizens to enter indoor businesses. "We will not change that one bit. Suburban Cook County will also join Chicago in requiring proof of vaccination for such spaces. Norman Bolden, owner of Norman's Bistro, Haven Entertainment and Room 43, hopes he won't lose more customers who are uncomfortable when mask and vaccine protocols go away. Lightfoot took office in 2019 after winning more than 73% of the vote in a runoff against Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. Cloud Area School District 742: Universal masking is required for children and adults inside district buildings and using district transportation. Starting January 3rd, Cook County expects the restaurant to check every customer's vaccine card. Diners at Lou Mitchell's in the West Loop area were mulling over the big transition Thursday morning. WebCook Countys vaccine is critical for the health of mandate and a employees requirement to maintain safe in-person operations. Brooklyn Park: Masks are required in all city facilities. Brooklyn Center: Masks are required in all city facilities, with exceptions. Proof of vaccination would no longer be required for patrons of restaurants, bars and gyms, along with the indoor mask mandates applying to those spaces in the city. Heres where masks and vaccines are required across Minnesota. Pritzker said that mandate could be lifted in the coming weeks if rates continue their downward trajectory. CentraCare: A full vaccination series is required for all employees and clinicians by Dec. 15, including those working remotely. Moorhead Area Public Schools: Masks are required indoors for all staff, students and visitors. On that day, as it happens, cases peaked in the county. On December 23, 2021, Cook County, Illinois, issued Public Health Order No. she said. See Why Illinoisans Are Getting Vaccinated WebEffective January 3, 2022, all patrons over age 5 must display proof of vaccination. If these trends continue, and we expect on Monday, Feb. 28, we will lift the indoor mask requirement for the state of Illinois.. Did they keep dining rooms safer? A million ways. CHICAGO (AP) Chicago and Cook County will require COVID-19 vaccination proof for indoor venues and Illinois Secretary of State offices will be closed starting Monday due to a surge in infections. December 23, 2021 / 4:20 PM The District has identified February 20th as the extension timeframe, this allows approximately seven weeks to get vaccinated, mandates to change and/or potentially gain additional direction from our General Counsel and Insurance carriers which would allow for us to change course with our procedures and policies concerning Covid. With the full Food and Drug Administration approval of Pfizers COVID-19 vaccine, St. Marys will require all students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated, with exceptions. Here at The River Trails Park District, the health and wellness of our employees and patrons continues to be a top priority as we continue to navigate the pandemic. The decision to lift the indoor mask mandate and proof of vaccination requirement in Chicago and suburban Cook County on Feb. 28 comes after Gov. Additionally, all students, staff, faculty and visitors must wear masks indoors for at least the first six weeks of the semester regardless of vaccination status. Meanwhile, the new BA.2 subvariant of Omicron has been detected in Chicago, but Dr. Arwady said it is in very small numbers. Pritzker has warned Illinoisans to keep masks handy. A graph tracking new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in suburban Cook County as of Dec. 22, 2021. Minneapolis College of Art and Design: All students, faculty and staff working or studying on campus must be fully vaccinated. Arwady noted that a new variant of the virus has emerged approximately every three months. The order is mandated for all suburban Cook County towns except for Skokie, Evanston, Oak Park and Stickney Township, who all have their own municipal health departments. Anyone 16 and older will also need to show identification matching their vaccine record. The city's proof of vaccination requirement also goes into effect on Jan. 3. Cafe: All indoor diners over 12 are required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test. By February 28, the requirement was gone. "A lot of people don't have the vaccine and a lot of businesses suffered because a lot of people couldn't come out then," Yvenetta Welch said. The League of Chicago Theaters, which includes Broadway in Chicago, will also continue to require masks and proof of vaccine for all performances. [118] The Cedar Cultural Center: All eventgoers and staff are required to show either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within the past 72 hours. However, dining sections inside grocery stores are not exempt. So Fox said he doesn't enforce masks. St. Paul's vaccine requirement was set to expire 40 days after it took effect. Then one of the countys hundreds of states attorneys might choose to take the offending business to court. -A nonresident professional athlete or nonresident person accompanying the athlete who enters a covered location as part of their regular employment for purposes of the professional athletic or sports competition. Rubin, of Cook County, said that her health department could only give a warning to establishments that werent checking vaccine cards. (The Center Square) ", The Chicago Teachers Union was supportive of CPS' decision saying: "Masks remain critical part of COVID mitigation. During the first two weeks of the mandate, a negative COVID test within 24 hours will be accepted; starting on January 17, negative tests will no longer be accepted, and only proof of vaccination will be accepted. Eastern Carver County Schools: Masks are required indoors for students ages 2 to 12 years old and for people of all ages on school buses. First published on December 23, 2021 / 4:20 PM. Here is a short (not exhaustive) list of programs in which the vaccine verification does not apply: Based on the current mandate, any youth sports or fitness program for those age 5 and older will eventually require vaccination verification if it is being held in a park district facility. The city's case positivity rate is down to 2.0%, from a peak of 20.3% on Jan. 1. Its important for us to recognize this moment for what it is: a huge step forward in our effort to overcome COVID-19, Mayor What about places that aren't included in the new guidelines? Cook County Department of Public Health. Students in those groups who choose not to get vaccinated will be subject to weekly testing. We understand this is an adjustment for all and much of our winter 2022 session begins the weeks of January 3rd and 10th. All staff are required to be vaccinated or get tested weekly. Why are we checking? Masks are required for people who are not fully vaccinated while indoors in public spaces and when around others they do not live with. Restauranteur George Willborn III said with no masks requires he hopes to see a bump in revenue at his restaurant Truth Italian Restaurant in Bronzeville. The city is still awaiting an arbitrator's ruling on the vaccine mandate for police officers. The rules mirror those that Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced earlier this week for the city of Chicago. Students, teachers, and staff are still required to wear masks indoors as part of a COVID-19 safety agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union. City officials say Chicago restaurants and businesses could face a costly fine for not properly posting or enforcing the new vaccine-only policy, or keeping a log of vaccinated employees. Now, Pritzker said hes watching hospitalizations. "The position we've taken is, allow people to make a choice.". When guidance and requirements change, the River Trails Park District may need time to fully review and communicate any changes to patrons and staff. By SARA BURNETT. January 6, 2022 Chicago and Cook County have implemented vaccine mandates, requiring proof of vaccination to enter gyms, restaurants and other venues. None of this is to say that lifting vaccine mandates now is the obvious path forward. the guidance will change to recommended if transmission levels drop. Americans are generally more willing to accept vaccine requirements that apply to people who spend a lot of time in high-risk settings (for example, hospital and prison workers) than those that cover wide swaths of the population (all college students, say, or every employed adult). Frances Trimble thinks the rollback is a bit premature, especially when it comes to big, indoor group settings. Published February 28, 2022 Updated on February 28, 2022 at 7:42 am. "Currently, our metrics continue to trend in the right direction," Lightfoot said at a City Hall press conference announcing the changes to the city's COVID-19 mitigation efforts. Gov. St. Paul: Face masks required inside city-owned buildings. Red Lake Reservation: All people who enter the reservation for employment or business services must be vaccinated, with exceptions for pregnant women, people with certain medical conditions, children younger than 12 and for religious reasons. Individuals entering an establishment for less than 10 minutes for ordering andcarrying out food; delivering goods; or using the bathroom; A nonresident performing artist who does not regularly perform or render servicesin a covered location, or a nonresident individual accompanying such a performingartist, while the performing artist or individual is in a covered location for thepurposes of such artists performance; A nonresident professional athlete or a nonresident individual accompanying suchprofessional athlete, who enters a covered location as part of their regularemployment for purposes of the professional athlete/sports team competition; Individuals who have previously received a medical or religious exemption (e.g.from an employer), provided such patrons show the establishment proof of themedical or religious exemption and a COVID-19 test administered by a medicalprofessional within the last 72 hours prior to entering. An individual 18 years of age or younger who enters a covered location toparticipate in an activity organized by a school or after-school program offered byany pre-kindergarten through grade twelve public or non-public school; and An individual who enters for the purposes of voting in a municipal, state, or federalelection; or, pursuant to law, assisting or accompanying a voter or observing suchelection. Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago. Hennepin County: Employees, contractors and volunteers are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or comply with regular testing. Ramsey County: Masks required in county facilities regardless of vaccination status. Mayo Clinic: All employees must be fully vaccinated or get a religious exemption by Dec. 3, or face a month of unpaid leave. M Health Fairview: The COVID-19 vaccine is required for all employees by Oct. 31, with limited exemptions. And the science is clear - it will take all of us to beat COVID; people of all backgrounds, ethnicities and faiths getting vaccinated and taking common sense measures to stop the spread of the virus.". Wayzata Public Schools: Students pre-K through eighth grade and all staff, volunteers and visitors in schools with those students are required to wear masks inside on school days between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Students in grades nine through 12 and staff, volunteers and visitors of Wayzata High School are required to wear masks inside between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Area Schools: Everyone 2 and older will be required to wear face coverings, regardless of vaccination status. Great Wolf Lodge: All guests ages 5 and older are required to wear a face covering in all public areas of the resort, with some exceptions. 0 Suburban Cook County will follow Chicago in instituting a vaccine mandate for restaurants and bars starting on January 3. 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