January 3, 2022 The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has ordered that all indoor settings where food or drink are served for on-premises consumption and health and fitness centers require proof of COVID-19 vaccination with an approved vaccine from all patrons five years of age or older beginning January 3, 2022. Meantime, masks will still be required on public transit, in hospitals and other health care centers, and in nursing homes and other congregate settings, such as prisons and jails, under federal requirements. We strive to respect all views and look to find ways to continue to provide opportunities to enrich the lives of our diverse community. Unvaccinated employees can test out of the vaccination requirement, according to the mayor. Know of more places that have announced policies? Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth officials announced that masks will be required inside all city-owned buildings. Nonresident performing artists who do not regularly perform or render services in a covered location, or a nonresident individual accompanying such a performing artist, while the performing artist or individual is in a covered location for the purposes of such artist's performance; Nonresident professional athletes or a nonresident individuals accompanying such professional athletes, who enter a covered location as part of their regular employment for purposes of the professional athlete/sports team competition; Anyone under age 18 who enters a covered location to participate in an activity organized by a school or after-school program offered by any pre-kindergarten through grade twelve public or non-public school; and. Chicago and Cook County health officials said they will lift the citys proof of vaccination requirement and indoor mask mandate by Feb. 28, nearly two years under COVID-19 mitigations. Moorhead Area Public Schools: Masks are required indoors for all staff, students and visitors. Face coverings will also be required for staff and visitors who cannot maintain 6 feet of social distancing with students. The state's most populous county will lift its mask and proof-of-vaccine requirements on Feb. 28. Besides the clear, if poorly quantified, loss of safety in those settings, the change could add to a general sense that we need not spend another moment worrying about a pandemic that is still killing almost 1,500 Americans a day. Did they persuade many people to get a shot? Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau speaks in a video posted on YouTube. 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. Volunteers, vendors and students will also be required to be vaccinated. If they do not get vaccinated or receive an exemption by Jan. 3, they face job termination. Customers who are only entering a business for 10 minutes or less to pick up an order. Hopkins Public Schools: Masks are required indoors and on school buses for all students, staff and visitors, regardless of vaccination status. Kimberly Wehle: The vaccine-mandate case is about so much more than vaccine mandates. Students in those groups who choose not to get vaccinated will be subject to weekly testing. Individuals who enter for the purposes of voting in a municipal, state, or federal election; or, pursuant to law, assisting or accompanying a voter or observing such election. Pritzker said the indoor mask mandate will remain in effect at these venues throughout the city, county and state. birthday party) at one of our facilities will be required to certify that all attendees have provided proof of vaccination. CHICAGO (AP) Chicago is holding a mayoral election Tuesday, but it will likely take weeks and a runoff election before a winner is declared. College of St. Scholastica: Students, employees and visitors are required to wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status. Did they keep dining rooms safer? Bloomberg. The museum is considered a public transportation facility because short train rides are offered, so it must follow guidelines from the Transportation Security Administration. Nonetheless, Pekau expects the village resolution to pass. On Tuesday, however, she received only 17% of the ballot. February 23, 2022 / 6:42 AM Anyone not vaccinated must be tested weekly. Cafe: All indoor diners over 12 are required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test. March 10, 2022 In Cook County, Illinois, the vaccine mandate lasted less than two months. First published on December 23, 2021 / 4:20 PM. Heres where masks and vaccines are required across Minnesota. If these trends continue, and we expect on Monday, Feb. 28, we will lift the indoor mask requirement for the state of Illinois.. Lightfoot took office in 2019 after winning more than 73% of the vote in a runoff against Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. Rock Ridge Public Schools: Students and staff are required to wear masks. "I think its unacceptable. Immunization requirements at gyms and stores and concert halls make those settings marginally safer, Raifman said. The city originally gave employees until Dec. 31 to get fully vaccinated, but after going through arbitration with labor unions for most city employees, that deadline was moved to Jan. 31. The rules don't apply to those inside venues for less than 10 minutes, like those picking up takeout. St. Louis Park Public Schools: All students and staff must wear masks while indoors and on school buses. Albert Lea Public Schools: Elementary students (pre-K through fifth grade) are only required to wear masks on buses. The Chicago Department of Public Health reported 532 new daily cases on Feb. 10, down 46% from the previous week. Additional information with specific procedures will follow shortly. The city's case positivity rate is down to 2.0%, from a peak of 20.3% on Jan. 1. 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. Exemptions will be considered. she said. Masks will also be required on all school bus and district transportation. Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191: Staff, students and visitors over age 3 must wear masks in schools. Naomi Sharif is also cautious as we move toward life that seems a little more normal. Now, Pritzker said hes watching hospitalizations. Masks are also required inside the Orchestra Hall auditorium. If an employer requires employees to be vaccinated and a COVID-19 vaccine appointment is during an When guidance and requirements change, the River Trails Park District may need time to fully review and communicate any changes to patrons and staff. Restauranteur George Willborn III said with no masks requires he hopes to see a bump in revenue at his restaurant Truth Italian Restaurant in Bronzeville. We understand this is an adjustment for all and much of our winter 2022 session begins the weeks of January 3rd and 10th. 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. The news, analysis and community conversation found here is funded by donations from individuals. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport: Masks required for people 2 and older inside terminals and on airport property. 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. On that day, as it happens, cases peaked in the county. In a statement issued Feb. 9, the Cook County Department of Public Health announced its vaccination and masking orders can be lifted in consistent with Illinois' Gov. Fully vaccinated staff may take off their masks with social distancing in place when alone in an office or when it supports educational instruction. Hibbing Public School: All staff, students and visitors must wear a face covering regardless of vaccination status. Face coverings required for everyone 5 and older inside county buildings regardless of vaccination status. -An individual 18 years of age or younger who enters a business subject to this Order to participate in an activity sponsored by a school, park district, child care or after-school program, or other organizations as defined in guidance by the Cook County Department of Public Health, -Youth or adults participating in special recreation programs, -Spectators of indoor sporting events provided that no food or drink is being served and that they remain masked at all time, Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. By SARA BURNETT. "A lot of people don't have the vaccine and a lot of businesses suffered because a lot of people couldn't come out then," Yvenetta Welch said. 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. Telling businesses to refuse entry based on patrons vaccine status deputizes sales clerks to be enforcement agents of the state, and thats a difficult situation to be in, Brewer said. Its also one that almost everyone goes to. Hark! Employees may request exemptions from the The village took the same approach back to the statewide indoor mask mandate with a vote back in September. Tinley Park will not enforce Cook County vaccine mandate. 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. Cook Country Vaccine Mandate Information- Updated Dec 31, 2021, Toggle the visibility of the Accessibility Toolbar, https://cookcountypublichealth.org/communicable-diseases/covid-19/mitigation-guidance. The Supreme Court already struck down the Biden administrations workplace vaccination mandate. Mark Navin, a bioethicist who studies vaccine mandates and vaccine refusal at Oakland University, told me he worries that the exaggerated backlash to COVID-vaccine mandates could lead to more widespread refusal of routine childhood vaccines. Osseo Area Schools: Staff, students and visitors over the age of 2 must wear face coverings inside school facilities. Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools: Masks are required indoors and on district transportation for early childhood through eighth grade, plus for staff and visitors who work with or are around those age groups, regardless of vaccination status. Pritzker said that mandate could be lifted in the coming weeks if rates continue their downward trajectory. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Cook County officials are following Chicago's lead, and will require many indoor businesses in the suburbs to require customers ages five and older to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 beginning in the new year. I don't think we're going to be doing a fourth dose, and anything like that, for months, if even ever. Minneapolis College of Art and Design: All students, faculty and staff working or studying on campus must be fully vaccinated. The proof of vaccine rules in Chicago will apply to everyone age 5 and older and includes restaurants, bars, gyms and other venues like sports and entertainment arenas. Masks are recommended for students in seventh through 12 grade. Meanwhile, the new BA.2 subvariant of Omicron has been detected in Chicago, but Dr. Arwady said it is in very small numbers. Vaccinated Why are some programs eligible to participate and other not under the Cook County mandate? February 10, 2022 Chicago and Cook County health officials announced plans to revoke pandemic masking and vaccination entry requirements by Feb. 28, the Violators face possible fines. Local, county, state and CDC guidance and regulations change frequently. Essentia Health: Employees will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. 0 CHICAGO (WLS) -- Cook County amended its vaccination mitigation order Tuesday, allowing some to be exempt from the new rule that took effect Monday. It's possible, but I think it would be foolish to say we would never expect to see another variant. What does the science say about the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic? Fights over vaccine requirements in movie theaters could also lead to court challenges that end up limiting the governments ability to institute vaccine requirements at all. Uh oh! The proportion of respondents who strongly support such policies fell by one-third, even though the ranks of the vaccinatedfor whom vaccine requirements present the smallest hasslegrow by the day. "It's a choice for the people who come here to wear their mask or the staff to wear their mask," Fox said. However, they did not provide specific metrics that would prompt the city to reinstate those requirements. Shortly after, Chicago health officials released their own statement, saying if the city continues to see declines in these leading COVID metrics, it, too, should be in a position to lift restrictions at that time. 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. 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. WebBy Jonathan Bilyk | Monday, Dec 26, 2022 @ 10:00am The lawsuit says Schaumburg "monitored parking lots" at Motorola's Schaumburg campis in 2020-2021 to now assert it doesn't owe Motorola money under a 2016 tax increntive deal, because Motorola didn't have more than 1,100 people working in the offices during those years WebIndividuals who received the COVID vaccine at a Cook County Health vaccination site are eligible for an electronic vaccination card. Northfield Public Schools: Masks are required in school buildings and on school district transportation for ages 2 and older. hb```elI ea`:qY] Q8axS'~iBp N`````` h``H$@L305Tu@LJLL|o13.YgM7.=b~@iq`{K91 1 Americans are generally more willing to accept vaccine requirements that apply to people who spend a lot of time in high-risk settings (for example, hospital and prison workers) than those that cover wide swaths of the population (all college students, say, or every employed adult). The Cook County mitigation order will place restrictions on a variety of programs and facilities where individuals will need to be fully vaccinated in order to participate. Wabasha Eye Clinic and Plainview Eye Clinic: Only scheduling appointments for people who have been vaccinated, are under 12 years old or have a medical exemption for vaccines. Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau said the village board will vote next week on a resolution to formally oppose the rule and not enforce it. Chicago and Cook County health officials announced plans to revoke pandemic masking and vaccination entry requirements by Feb. 28, the day Illinois statewide mask mandate will be lifted. After clinical trials with children were completed, kids as young as 5 years old can now get the life-saving vaccine. CHICAGO (AP) Chicago and Cook County will require COVID-19 vaccination proof for indoor venues and Illinois Secretary of State offices will be closed starting Monday due to a surge in infections. wear a mask while inside school buildings, every person in their buildings to wear a mask, Masks are required indoors and on school buses, Masks are required for staff, students and visitors inside all school buildings, Masks are required inside school buildings. The school has also voted to require school employees to get COVID-19 vaccines or get tested weekly. The city is still awaiting an arbitrator's ruling on the vaccine mandate for police officers. The University of Minnesota has brought back its mask mandate. The decision to phase out statewide pandemic protocols coincides with announcements this week that New York, New Jersey, California, Delaware, Connecticut, Nevada and Oregon will do the same. "I'll be 81 on February 18," she said. 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. The regulation also applies to shuttle buses and trams. Students under the age of 2 are not required to wear a mask. Tell us. Students, teachers, and staff are still required to wear masks indoors as part of a COVID-19 safety agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union. Cook County: Masks are required in county government buildings regardless of vaccination status. Courtesy of YouTube (The Center Square) Some municipalities in Cook County have decided they will not enforce the county's vaccine requirement for citizens to enter indoor businesses. m7dOe`63"3 rE o Arwady noted that a new variant of the virus has emerged approximately every three months. Wayzata Public Schools: Students pre-K through eighth grade and all staff, volunteers and visitors in schools with those students are required to wear masks inside on school days between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Students in grades nine through 12 and staff, volunteers and visitors of Wayzata High School are required to wear masks inside between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Area Schools: Everyone 2 and older will be required to wear face coverings, regardless of vaccination status. An updated rider will be added to current and future rental agreements outlining the responsibility of the event organizer. The Cook County Department of Public Health said it also anticipates that if key metrics continue to improve, the vaccination and masking orders for suburban Cook County, except for Evanston, Skokie, Oak Park and Stickney Township, who said they are still reviewing what to do, can be lifted in the same timeframe Pritzker laid out Wednesday. 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. Duluth: Face masks required inside city buildings. 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. 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 hospitalizations continue to drop. School and workplace mandates for vaccines have succeeded in raising immunization rates. The rules mirror those that Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced earlier this week for the city of Chicago. Americans feelings about mandates there would likely be complicated even if the mandates did definitively work. READ: Full order from Cook County Department of Public Health. 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. New York City, for example, fired 1,430 city workers for failing to comply with its vaccine mandate (Fitzsimmons, 2022). Mayor Lightfoot also said she herself will still mask in public for now. Science Museum of Minnesota: Masks are required for all visitors 5 and older. "Would we be lucky enough to not see another variant emerge? News & Upcoming Events Cook Country Vaccine Mandate Information- Updated Dec 31, 2021. Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago. The policy will go into effect Oct. 15. -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. Visitors who are not fully vaccinated will be required to mask up. 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