Source:CHICAGO.GOV
IMPORTANT CHICAGO REOPENING NOTICE
As part of our Phase IV: Gradually Resume guidelines, the reinstatement of certain restrictions will go into effect Friday, July 24 at 12:01 a.m.
Restrictions include:
- Bars, taverns, breweries and other establishments that serve alcohol for on-site consumption without a retail food license will no longer be able to serve customers indoors
- Restaurants that serve alcohol will be allowed to continue to operate as long as they abide by ongoing COVID-19 guidance and existing regulations
- Establishments without food may still provide outdoor service as they did under Phase III guidelines
- Maximum party size and table occupancy at restaurants, bars, taverns, and breweries will be reduced to six people (indoor or outdoor)
- Indoor fitness class size will be reduced to a maximum of 10 people
- Personal services requiring the removal of face coverings will no longer be permitted (shaves, facials, etc.)
- Residential property managers are asked to limit guest entry to six people per unit to avoid indoor gatherings and parties
These restrictions, as part of Phase IV guidelines, are in effect until further notice. Continuing checking this website for the most up-to-date information.
Phase IV Gradually Resume
Industry Guidelines for Reopening
Where we are
Currently we are in: PHASE IV
Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, we have been committed to basing our decisions on the science and data related to this disease and communicating our actions to the public in an open and transparent way. This chart shows how we plan to return to work and life as well as protecting our health during each phase.
How we determine the current phase
The details for each phase are being informed by economic and health data, and a combination of input from industry working groups, health experts and the public. The specific health criteria for transition between the latter phases will be established and released over the coming weeks to ensure the City is open and responsive to new data and information as it arises.
PHASE I
STRICT STAY-AT-HOME
Goal is to limit interactions to rapidly slow the spread of COVID-19
Limit the amount of contact with others
WORKEssential workers go to work; everyone else works from homeLIFEStay at home and limit going out to essential activities only
HEALTHPhysically distance from anyone you do not live with, especially vulnerable friends and family
PHASE II
STAY-AT-HOME
Goal is to continue flattening the curve while safely being outside
(Guard against unsafe interactions with others)
WORK
Essential workers go to work; everyone else works from home
LIFE
Stay at home as much as possible
HEALTH
Wear a face covering while outside your home
Physically distance from anyone you do not live with, especially vulnerable friends and family
PHASE III
CAUTIOUSLY REOPEN
Goal is to thoughtfully begin to reopen Chicago safely
Strict physical distancing with some businesses reopening
WORK
Non-essential workers begin to return to work in a phased way
Select businesses, non-profits, city entities open with demonstrated, appropriate protections for workers and customers
LIFE
When meeting others, physically distance and wear a face covering
Non-business, social gatherings limited to ≤10 persons
Phased, limited public amenities begin to open
HEALTH
Stay at home if you feel ill or have come into contact with someone with COVID-19
Continue to physically distance from vulnerable populations
Get tested if you have symptoms
PHASE IV
GRADUALLY RESUME
Goal is to further reopen Chicago while ensuring the safety of residents
Continued staggered reopening into a new normal
WORK
Additional business and capacity restrictions are lifted with appropriate safeguards
LIFE
Additional public amenities open
Continue to wear a face covering and physically distance
HEALTH
Continue to distance and allow vulnerable residents to shelter
Get tested if you have symptoms or think you have had COVID-19
PHASE V
PROTECT
Goal is to continue to maintain safety until COVID-19 is contained
Continue to protect vulnerable populations
WORK
All businesses open
Non-vulnerable individuals can resume working
LIFE
Most activities resume with health safety in place
Some events can resume
HEALTH
Sign up for a vaccine on the COVID Coach web portal
PHASE IV Re-opening Metrics Update for July 25, 2020
This analysis presented on data through July 22, 2020
For detailed report: download Phase IV Metrics Update Report.
For the most current daily COVID data, please see the Daily COVID Dashboard at chi.gov/coviddash.Confirmed CasesSevere OutcomesEmergency Department VisitsPercent PositivityHospital CapacityDiagnostic TestingCase Investigation and Contact Tracing
Phase IV: Gradually Resume
Goal: Declining rate of new citywide cases over 28 days and/or less than 200 new cases per day over 14 days
CAUTION: Pause and Monitor
| Indicator | Goal | Current State | Sub-Phase |
| COVID-19 Case Incidence | |||
| Citywide | Stable or Declining | Decrease(6/18-6/22)Increase(6/22-7/1)Decrease(7/1-7/6)Increase(7/6-7/12)Decrease (7/12-7/17)Daily New Cases: 212 | CAUTION: Monitor |
| Black | Stable or Declining | Decrease(6/18-6/23)Increase(6/23-7/2)Stable(7/2-7/5)Increase(7/5-7/13)Increase(7/13-7/17) | CAUTION: Monitor |
| Latinx | Stable or Declining | Stable >28 days | CAUTION: Monitor |
| White | Stable or Declining | Stable(6/18-6/21)Increase(6/21-6/29)Stable(6/29-7/6)Increase(7/6-7/12)Decrease(7/12-7/17) | CAUTION: Monitor |
| Asian | Stable or Declining | Increase(6/18-6/28)Decrease(6/28-7/5)Stable(7/5-7/12)Decrease(7/12-7/17) | GO: Continued Progress |
CDPH COVID-19 Phase IV starting June 26 2020
| Stop: May need to delay moving ahead | Caution: Pause and monitor | Go: Cautious progress | Go: Continued progress | Go: Advanced progress | |
| Cases 7-day rolling daily average | Any sustained increase >14 days within phase | Increase 0-14 days (in most recent 14 -day period) | Stable or decrease 0-13 days (w/o increase in most recent 14- day period) | Stable or decrease 14-28 days | Stable or decrease >28 daysand/or sustained <200 new cases per day(~100 cases per 100,000 persons) |
| Hospitalizations 7-day rolling daily average | |||||
| Deaths 7-day rolling daily average | |||||
| COVID Emergency department visits 7-day rolling daily average | |||||
| Positivity rate 7-day rolling daily average | >10% | 5-10% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
| Hospital system capacity 7-day rolling daily average | >1280 non-ICU beds>480 ICU beds>360 ventilators | >1000 non-ICU beds>400 ICU beds>300 ventilators | <1000 non-ICU beds occupied by COVID patients<400 ICU beds occupied by COVID patients<300 ventilators occupied by COVID patients | ||
| Testing capacity 7-day rolling daily average | Unexplained decline in testing <4500 tests/day | Explained decline in testing <4500 tests/day | Stable testing >4500 total tests/day | ||
| Response capacity | N/A | N/A | Initiate case investigation within 24h of assignment for 50% of cases 75% of cases 90% of cases |
How we move between phases
Chicago is monitoring the answers to these four questions in order to decide when and how to reopen.
01 – Is the rate of disease spread across the city and surrounding counties decreasing?
- Tracking cases, hospitalizations, ICU admissions, testing, and deaths across city and region
- Monitoring cases over time by zip code, age, sex, race, and ethnicity (and direct resources where they are most needed)
02 – Does the city have the testing and contact-tracing capacity to track the disease and limit spread?
- Scaled-up testing across the city
- Tracking percent of positive tests
03 – Are there enough support systems in place for vulnerable residents?
- Shelters and housing for vulnerable populations
- Increased testing at nursing homes
- Food delivery and specific store times for senior citizens
- Food security for CPS students and meals through Greater Chicago Food Depository
04 – Can the healthcare system handle a potential future surge (including beds, ventilators, PPE)?
- Adequate ventilator and PPE supply
- Surge capacity for hospital and ICU beds
- McCormick ready for overflow
