The city of Chicago has extended its stay-to-home consultancy until Jan. 22 as the coronavirus pandemic continues, city officials said Sunday.
In mid-November, Chicago issued the opinion in response to the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
The measure, which was issued among other restrictions, “calls on all Chicagoans to take clear steps to protect their community and help us flatten the curve.”
According to the city, “residents are advised to adhere to the recommendations.”
Chicago has issued a residence permit because the city is reaching a “critical point” in the second wave of its coronavirus pandemic. Watch the full announcement of Mayor Lori Lightfoot here.
Here is what is included in the consultancy, according to the information provided by the city of Chicago:
• Avoid all non-essential trips outside the state; if the trip is essential, quarantine or negative pre-trip testing is required, depending on the condition of a traveler.
• Internal assemblies in private residences may not exceed six non-household members
• According to the executive order of Governor Illinois Pritzker, all restaurants and bars must suspend meals and services inside
• Non-essential businesses must be closed to the public between 23:00 and 06:00. Bars, Restaurants, and Other Licensed Tavern or On-Site Consumption Units – Accidental activity may sell alcohol on the spot or go until 11:00 p.m.
• Residents with any symptoms of COVID-19 should take shelter at their place of residence.
- Places of worship – Must limit each interior space to 50 people, while practicing social distancing or 40% capacity (whichever is lower). However, special events such as weddings, revivals, potlucks and other community events cannot have more than 10 people. It is also recommended that regular services operate to a maximum of 10 people, when possible. Funerals are limited to 10 family members of the deceased, not including staff.
- Retail Stores – Must limit capacity to 25%, including general merchandise stores, large box stores offering food and pharmacy, and convenience stores. Grocery stores and pharmacies can continue to operate with a capacity of up to 50%.
- Health and fitness centers – Must limit indoor use to a maximum capacity of 25%, with gatherings limited to 50 people while practicing social distancing. Indoor fitness classes must cease. Outdoor activities allowed at a capacity of 25%, with group activities limited to 10 people or less. Locker rooms should be closed, as well as other ancillary spaces where social distancing is not possible, such as saunas and steam rooms.
- Personal services, such as hair salons, hair salons and nail salons, must limit each interior space to 25 people, while practicing social distancing or 25% capacity (whichever is lower). Services that require the removal of facial wraps should be discontinued (eg facial treatments, beard cuts).
- Entertainment venues, cinemas, museums and indoor recreation centers (eg bowling alleys, arcades) – All indoor operations must cease. If the installation has an outdoor component, limit each outdoor space to a maximum of 100 people, while practicing social distancing or 25% capacity, whichever is lower. Outdoor group activities must be limited to 10 people or less.
- Hotels – Must limit meetings in common areas, such as the lobby area, to a capacity of 25%, with a maximum of 50 people in the same area at a time. Hotel room occupancy should be limited to registered guests only. Fitness centers should be closed or operated only according to a booking model, with a capacity limited to 25% of the maximum capacity of the room. Event and meeting spaces must be closed.
- Commercial buildings with employees who can work remotely should operate remotely. If remote work is not possible, limit the capacity to 25% for all indoor spaces, including spaces for tenants.