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. Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth officials announced that masks will be required inside all city-owned buildings. I don't think we're going to be doing a fourth dose, and anything like that, for months, if even ever. The funny thing about the entertainment-sector mandates like New Orleanss and Seattles and Cook Countys is that theyre sort of both. 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. 300 S. Riverside Plaza | 1650 | Chicago, IL 60606 Please visit this link for the Cook County information: https://cookcountypublichealth.org/communicable-diseases/covid-19/mitigation-guidance, Patrons planning an event (e.g. Even when they're not a perfect match for Omicron, they should continue to protect against future variants, but I can't fully predict the future," Arwady said. "People are still catching COVID, it's not going anywhere, and I chose not to catch it," said William Salaam. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Cook County amended its vaccination mitigation order Tuesday, allowing some to be exempt from the new rule that took effect Monday. However, the governor did not offer any specific threshold for COIVD-19 metrics to rescind his executive order for schools. 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 Cafe: All indoor diners over 12 are required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test. After clinical trials with children were completed, kids as young as 5 years old can now get the life-saving vaccine. Workers had no central database against which to check whether customers were immunized, and some were harassed when they asked for proof of vaccination. Osseo Area Schools: Staff, students and visitors over the age of 2 must wear face coverings inside school facilities. WA Frost: To eat indoors, diners must show proof of vaccination or a negative test within 72 hours. Ordway Center for the Performing Arts: All guests are required to show proof of a full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID test taken within the past 72 hours. Bloomberg. WASHINGTON (AP) The military services are still reviewing possible discipline of troops who refused the order to get the COVID-19 vaccine, defense officials told Congress on Tuesday, and they 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. As CBS 2's Marissa Parra reported, a group of parents who plan to speak at a CPS board meeting Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. are asking for a drawdown of COVID protocol for students. ", "We have made great progress in recent weeks against this virus, and we do not want to jeopardize that progress by moving too quickly. But its unclear how much these policies really help encourage vaccination; the protection they offer to vaccinated people isnt as strong as it used to be; and businesses and local governments across America do not have the resources to keep them going. Officials from the Cook County Department of Health said they were also optimistic the mask mandate in suburban Cook County could also be lifted along with the state order. 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. Fridley Public Schools: The school district will require every person in their buildings to wear a mask when classes start this fall, regardless of vaccination status. St. Paul Public Schools: Masks are mandated in all St. Paul Public School buildings. Mayor Lightfoot also said she herself will still mask in public for now. Know of more places that have announced policies? 225 0 obj <>stream CHICAGO (WLS) -- The state of Illinois along with Chicago officially lifted their indoor mask mandates, with the city also ending its proof of vaccination requirement. Carleton College: All students, faculty and staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19; requests for exemptions will be considered. "Would we be lucky enough to not see another variant emerge? This is why sports and fitness activities are deemed a focal point by Cook County. Did they keep dining rooms safer? The mandate in respect to Park District is centered around activities which increase the heart and exhalation rates when around others. 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. Suburban Cook County will follow Chicago in instituting a vaccine mandate for restaurants and bars starting on January 3. Skokie, Evanston, Oak Park, and Stickney Township have their own local health departments, and can set their own regarding whether proof of vaccination will be required at any indoor businesses. Duluth Public Schools: All students 2 and older, staff and members of the public must wear a mask while inside school buildings, regardless of vaccination status. WebIndividuals who received the COVID vaccine at a Cook County Health vaccination site are eligible for an electronic vaccination card. The school has also voted to require school employees to get COVID-19 vaccines or get tested weekly. Ely Public Schools: Face coverings are required for all K-12 students, staff and visitors in all indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status. JB We are on track to come out on the other side of this latest COVID storm in better shape than even the doctors expected, Pritzker said at a news conference Feb. 9. Lightfoot responded to the Covid-19 pandemic by implementing a vaccine mandate that she described as inconvenient by design. Under Starting Jan. 3, all patrons ages 5 and up entering suburban Cook County restaurants, bars, gyms and movie theaters, among other venues, will need to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19. ABC7 Chicago says farewell Meteorologist Phil Schwarz, Doctor inspired to find treatment for rare diseases after diagnosis. The League of Chicago Theaters, which includes Broadway in Chicago, will also continue to require masks and proof of vaccine for all performances. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy Compliance with the mandates on the part of businesses has been spotty too. Students in those groups who choose not to get vaccinated will be subject to weekly testing. University of St. Thomas: All students, faculty and staff are required to be fully vaccinated before returning to campus. 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 attending restaurants, bars and gyms, among other locations. "I want other people to live and I want to live, so I'm going to wear my mask.". 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. However, dining sections inside grocery stores are not exempt. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Cook County amended its vaccination mitigation order Tuesday, allowing some to be exempt from the new rule that took effect Monday. Roseville Area Schools: Masks are required for anyone 3 and older indoors, regardless of vaccination status. There is an exception for students in their residence hall room without guests, and staff are encouraged but not required to wear a mask while alone in an office. "I don't feel safe without the mask," he said. %%EOF All staff are required to be vaccinated or get tested weekly. "We're seeing ourselves on the downward slope of this Omicron surge.". Masks are also required inside the Orchestra Hall auditorium. Meanwhile, the new BA.2 subvariant of Omicron has been detected in Chicago, but Dr. Arwady said it is in very small numbers. Moorhead Area Public Schools: Masks are required indoors for all staff, students and visitors. Heres where masks and vaccines are required across Minnesota. Illinois When it comes to COVID, a restaurant is definitively a high-risk setting. And at the end of the day we're targeting restaurants, entertainment centers and gyms yet again," Pekau said. Restaurants, gyms, and indoor entertainment venues were required to come up with a plan to verify their patrons immunization status as of January 3. The village took the same approach back to the statewide indoor mask mandate with a vote back in September. Though top health officials advise continued diligence around the pandemic, Chicago has likely passed the peak for the omicron COVID-19 variant and more people could be looking to go out in the city and surrounding suburbs this weekend. 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. The city is still awaiting an arbitrator's ruling on the vaccine mandate for police officers. While most of our site should function with out, we recommend turning it back on for a better experience. And many people have no plans to take their masks off any time soon. And it could falsified. Masks are required for people who are not fully vaccinated while indoors in public spaces and when around others they do not live with. Published January 10, 2022. Maybe not. Gov. 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. Now, Pritzker said hes watching hospitalizations. A survey found that over 90% of NYC restaurants reported having customer-related challenges, such as losing customers who objected to the mandate, and 75% having staff-related challenges (New York State Restaurant What about places that aren't included in the new guidelines? CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County at High COVID-19 Community Level Based on CDC Metrics July 15, 2022 Chicagoans should stay up-to-date with vaccines and boosters, and mask indoors COVID-19 Joint Information Center media.coronavirus@cityofchicago.org Brainerd Public Schools: All students, staff and visitors are required to wear a mask while at the districts facilities. Customers will have to provide a valid photo ID if they're at least 16 years old, as well as their vaccination card or a photocopy; or else a digital record, or printed record of their vaccination status. "I think its unacceptable. Make a gift of any amount today to support this resource for everyone. Volunteers, vendors and students will also be required to be vaccinated. / CBS Chicago. Employees may request exemptions from the Fitness centers include, but are not limited to, settings like health clubs, yoga studios, group fitness classes, recreation centers and dance studios. 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. Cook County is following Chicago in implementing a COVID-19 vaccination mandate for customers of restaurants, bars, gyms and various other indoor establishments. Starting January 3rd, Cook County expects the restaurant to check every customer's vaccine card. 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. University of Minnesota: The University of Minnesota will add the FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine to those already required for students. Lightfoot responded to the Covid-19 pandemic by implementing a vaccine mandate that she described as inconvenient by design. Under However, the reversal of the mask mandate will not apply in the Chicago Public Schools. Those alone in their workspace do not need to mask up. Employers cannot require workers to get vaccinated outside of work hours. Visiting many indoor places including bars and restaurants in Chicago and suburban Cook County now requires proof of vaccination. and Terms of Service apply. A million ways. A Cook County Department of Public Health spokesperson said the new mitigations will be for everyone over the age of five and will go into effect on January 3. We do not profess to know all the answers during this stressful time and we 100% understand your individual concerns, frustrations and stresses. New York City, for example, fired 1,430 city workers for failing to comply with its vaccine mandate (Fitzsimmons, 2022). Mitchell Hamline School of Law: Students, faculty and staff must be fully vaccinated. Minnesota Childrens Museum: Everyone 5 and older is required to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status. must wear face coverings inside school facilities. 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. Masks are recommended for students in seventh through 12 grade. Robbinsdale Area Schools: Face coverings will be required for all students over age 2, staff and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, on school buses and inside all schools and district buildings. The Chicago Department of Public Health reported 532 new daily cases on Feb. 10, down 46% from the previous week. On Tuesday, however, St. Louis Park Public Schools: All students and staff must wear masks while indoors and on school buses. The rules also don't apply to those inside venues for less than 10 minutes, like those picking up takeout. For people 12 and older, proof of a single dose of vaccine will be required St. Louis County: Masks are required in all county buildings regardless of vaccination status. 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. However, they did not provide specific metrics that would prompt the city to reinstate those requirements. Cook County officials later announced they also would do away with their own mask and vaccine card mandates on Feb. 28. Hamline University: All students and employees are required to be fully vaccinated. 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 unfortunately, with the dual threat presented by the Delta and Omicron variants, and with cases, hospitalizations and deaths rising to new heights across Cook County, we must once again reassess and re-align our strategies with what the science is telling us. A graph tracking new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in suburban Cook County as of Dec. 22, 2021. When guidance and requirements change, the River Trails Park District may need time to fully review and communicate any changes to patrons and staff. Cook County: Masks are required in county government buildings regardless of vaccination status. "Chicago Public Schools will keep in place all proven COVID-19 safety mitigation measures, including requiring universal masking by all staff and students," the district said in a statement. JB Pritzker mask mandate to end Feb. 28. -Any person entering a business for the purposes of voting in an election, or assisting or accompanying a voter or observing an election. Tinley Park will not enforce Cook County vaccine mandate. First Avenue: All concertgoers are required to provide proof of completed vaccination, with the final dose at least 14 days prior to the event, or proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the last 72 hours. 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. All rights reserved, Who Did Your Ward Vote For? The policy will go into effect Oct. 15. Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said the city has reached a point where, at a gathering of 50 people, there's only about a one in five chance that someone in the group is positive for COVID-19. No one could provide me with any numbers, though. The rules don't apply to those inside venues for less than 10 minutes, like those picking up takeout. Kimberly Wehle: The vaccine-mandate case is about so much more than vaccine mandates. 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 We look forward to the day when we can be mask-optional at CPS, but we still need to get more students vaccinated across our District, and we still need to work with our public health and labor partners on the best way to preserve a safe in-person learning environment for all. 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. Macalester College: All students and employees working or studying on campus are required to be fully vaccinated. Rochester Public Schools: Students between 2 and 12 years old will be required to wear masks inside all public school facilities during the next academic year. Students under the age of 2 are not required to wear a mask. endstream endobj 195 0 obj <. CHICAGO (AP) Chicago is holding a mayoral election Tuesday, but it will likely take weeks and a runoff election before a winner is declared. Its also one that almost everyone goes to. 194 0 obj <> endobj Visitors to the Minnesota Children's Museum who are 5 and older are required to mask up, regardless of vaccination status. The owner of Issues Barber and Beauty Salon said it's mask optional for customers while most of the staff is choosing to continue wearing their masks. NBCUniversal Media, LLC. With exceptions allowed, students must be vaccinated for the fall 2021 semester. Bloomington: Masks are required in city facilities for anyone 2 and older regardless of vaccination status. On Tuesday, however, she received only 17% of the ballot. February 10, 2022 Chicago and Cook County health officials announced plans to revoke pandemic masking and vaccination entry requirements by Feb. 28, the 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. Additional information with specific procedures will follow shortly. District 196, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan: Masks are required in all school buildings. 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 President Frank Fox disagrees with the vaccine requirements for staff and customers. 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. hbbd```b``+@$/X` On December 23, Cook County Department of Public Health issued Mitigation Order 2021-11 to protect the health of the public in suburban Cook County. Some of the suburbs not included in the order have chosen to enact a mandate alongside the county. We gave ample opportunity. Lightfoot took office in 2019 after winning more than 73% of the vote in a runoff against Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. Artists will not be required to wear masks while rehearsing or performing on stage, but are required to be vaccinated. That will mean, starting Monday, Chicago and suburban Cook County will no longer require people to wear masks in indoor public settings, or to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to enter gyms, restaurants, bars, or other businesses that serve food. "Thanks to these key safety measures, CPS has been able to preserve in-person teaching and learning and provide a safe environment for students and staff. December 23, 2021 / 4:20 PM Minnesota State: Minnesota's public colleges, universities, technical and trade schools are requiring vaccines for students who live in college- or university-owned or managed residences; students in intercollegiate athletics and students who are required to be vaccinated for certain internships. Some exemptions may be granted. By February 28, the requirement was gone. Students, teachers, and staff are still required to wear masks indoors as part of a COVID-19 safety agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union. The rules have been very clear. -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. By SARA BURNETT. Associated Press. Brooklyn Center: Masks are required in all city facilities, with exceptions. All city employees are required to be fully vaccinated, or face the prospect of being put on unpaid leave, or fired. We understand this is an adjustment for all and much of our winter 2022 session begins the weeks of January 3rd and 10th. Staff are recommended but not required to wear masks. Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191: Staff, students and visitors over age 3 must wear masks in schools. But in a space where masking is moot, just ensuring that everyone is vaccinated wont make spending time there risk-free. South St. Paul Public Schools: Masks are required for anyone 2 and above inside all school buildings and all school-provided transportation, regardless of vaccination status. comeback Its not like the state police or even the county sheriffs police were willing, for example, to help us, she told me. None of this is to say that lifting vaccine mandates now is the obvious path forward. "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. in Forest Park, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. Arwady noted that a new variant of the virus has emerged approximately every three months. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Businesses will be required to post signs regarding the proof of vaccination requirement. You can show proof of vaccination with a physical card, a picture of your card, or through the state's new Smart Health Card pass on your phone. We understand this is an adjustment for all and much of our winter 2022 session begins the weeks of January 3rd and 10th. Cook Countys public health department, which covers most of the countys suburbs, announced it would follow suit, lifting its general mask mandate and Dunwoody College of Technology: Face masks required on campus until the college reaches a vaccination threshold of at least 80 percent. Why are some programs eligible to participate and other not under the Cook County mandate? Meanwhile, faculty and staff as state employees are required to prove that they are fully vaccinated or get tested weekly. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. All guests and staff are also required to wear masks indoors. 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. See Why Illinoisans Are Getting Vaccinated Anyone 16 and older will also need to show identification matching their vaccine record. In New York City, where the mayor lifted requirements on Monday, the citys public advocate told The New York Times that doing so was unnecessary and unwise. Its true that keeping unvaccinated people out of places where people tend to scream, sing, spit, and sweat might seem like a no-brainer. "Well, I think after 2020 we all feel a little uncomfortable moving forward about how we submerge ourselves in large groups, but, personally, I think it's something we just have to take our chances with," diner Jevon Smith said. Please enter valid email address to continue. Gov. READ: Full order from Cook County Department of Public Health. Hennepin Healthcare: All employees, including those working remotely, must be fully vaccinated by Nov. 1. From Friday to Monday, 68,310 more COVID-19 vaccine shots were administered. birthday party) at one of our facilities will be required to certify that all attendees have provided proof of vaccination. What's next for Mayor Lightfoot after election loss? First published on December 23, 2021 / 4:20 PM. The news, analysis and community conversation found here is funded by donations from individuals. Under the deal, those who were fired for citing their religious beliefs in objecting to the Covid vaccine mandate will receive more than $24,000 each. South Washington County Schools: Masks are required indoors for staff, students and visitors age 2 through eighth grade, including on buses, regardless of vaccination status. 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. Minnesota Transportation Museum: Masks are required. News & Upcoming Events Cook Country Vaccine Mandate Information- Updated Dec 31, 2021. They also do not apply for houses of worship. Cloud Area School District 742: Universal masking is required for children and adults inside district buildings and using district transportation. Masks will still be required in some places. Meanwhile Theresa Heredia thinks easing restrictions is a step in the right direction. The mandate will apply to patrons and employees and will come online in phases. JB Pritzker said he anticipates the state's indoor mask mandate for venues that are not schools, hospitals and public transit will lift on Feb. 28 as COVID The new proof of vaccination rule has raised some concerns for local businesses who are working out how to enforce it and avoid friction with customers. Establishments where food or beverages are served and intended for on-site consumption. Chicago's COVID-19 metrics have plummeted over the several weeks, after the Omicron surge hit its peak in early January. For another, vaccinated people are more likely to be infected with Omicron than they were with Delta, especially if theyre not boosted. The rules mirror those that Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced earlier this week for the city of Chicago. As the new Cook County COVID vaccine mandate nears, Orland Park board members will vote on whether to allow businesses to enforce the mitigations. 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