Increased COVID-19 Positivity Rates Cause Heightened Mitigations Beginning Friday, Oct. 23

Today, Region 8 has surpassed the Illinois Department of Public Health’s COVID-19’s threshold of 8% test positivity 7-day rolling average or for three or more consecutive days. As a result of increased COVID-19 spread and increased positivity rates, heightened mitigation measures will be put into place for Region 8, which encompasses all of Kane and DuPage County, including Lombard, beginning12:01 a.m. on Friday, Oct.23.

Heightened Mitigation Measures: What To Expect

Mitigation efforts will be put into place to reduce the increased spread of COVID-19. Region 8 will be required to adhere to Tier 1 mitigation measures, as determined by the Illinois Department of Public Health. These measures include:

Bars

No indoor service
All outside bar service closes at 11 p.m.
All bar patrons should be seated at tables outside
No ordering, seating, or congregating at bar (bar stools should be removed)
Tables should be 6 feet apart
No standing or congregating indoors or outdoors while waiting for a table or exiting
No dancing or standing indoors
Reservations required for each party
No seating of multiple parties at one table

Restaurants

No indoor dining or bar service
All outdoor dining closes at 11 p.m.
Outside dining tables should be 6 feet apart
No standing or congregating indoors or outdoors while waiting for a table or exiting
Reservations required for each party
No seating of multiple parties at one table

Meetings, Social Events, Gatherings

Limit to lesser of 25 guests or 25% of overall room capacity
No party buses
Gaming and casinos close at 11 p.m., are limited to 25 percent capacity, and follow mitigations for bars and restaurants, if applicable

Returning to Phase 4 Requires Decrease in COVID-19 Positivity Rates

In order to return to Phase 4, COVID-19 positivity rate averages must be less than or equal to 6.5% over a 3-day period. If the positivity rate averages between 6.5% - 8% the IDPH will continue to monitor the region to determine if additional mitigations are needed.
If the positivity rate averages are greater than or equal to 8% after 14 days, more stringent mitigations may be applied to further reduce the spread of the virus.

How You Can Help: Take Action Against the Spread of Illness

The Village is taking this call-to-action seriously and is urging residents to follow safety protocols set forth by the CDC to help slow the spread of COVID-19. While some people may only experience mild symptoms, it is important to help protect all citizens including health care workers and first responders.

Help support your local businesses by acting responsibly. Below are safety reminders that can help slow the spread of illness.

Maintain a minimum of 6 feet of social distance.
Wear a face mask when in public.
Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.
Clean and sanitize commonly used surfaces.
Quarantine for 14 days if returning from a COVID-19 hotspot.
Avoid group gatherings.
Stay home when you are sick or experiencing symptoms of respiratory illness with fever, cough, or difficulty breathing.
Get tested: DuPage County Testing Site - https://www.dupagehealth.org/601/COVID-19-Testing
Avoid contact with others that are sick or experiencing COVID-19 like symptoms.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

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