The village said that people will not have to wear masks or social distance.
Elk Grove Village has prepared for a series of big summer events and is preparing to host large crowds during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
“For those people ready to move, we’ll do it safely,” said Mayor Craig Johnson of Elk Grove Village.
Last year, the village canceled Rotary Fest and the series of summer concerts due to COVID-19 restrictions. This year, however, Mayor Craig Johnson is preparing for the return of these events.
“We believe that with the guidelines and the vaccination rate right now in our community, we feel we can move away from masks and get the community back to normal,” said Mayor Johnson.
No masks will be required at events. Also, there will be no capacity limits or social distancing requirements, according to the mayor. Relaxation of COVID-19 protocols begins in June.
The events attract thousands of people every year.
“We’re still a few months away. We’re firm but flexible,” Mayor Johnson said.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, even people who have been completely vaccinated should avoid medium or large gatherings.
Officials said they are closely monitoring the COVID-19 positivity rate, the number of vaccinated residents and the number of hospitalizations.
“If they don’t feel comfortable, they don’t have to come. This isn’t mandatory, but again, we need to get back to normal, and by July, we feel comfortable,” Mayor Johnson said.
As COVID-19 cases increase and new variants emerge, the mayor said plans may change.
“The Cook County Public Department will investigate this and provide appropriate guidance based on the current necessary mitigation. As this concert series is scheduled for June, it is too soon to be final in relation to other guidelines than will certainly be needed. masks, “said Dr. Rachel Rubin, senior medical officer in public health and co-leader, Cook County Department of Public Health.
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