The reason for the end to the indoor mask mandate is because of declining COVID-19 hospitalization rates, Gov. Pritzker said.
Federal regulations mean masks must still be worn in airports, on airplanes and while using public transportation until at least Friday, Mar. 18. "As we all know, we are now into year three with COVID and it has been a roller coaster ride that no one asked to get on," said Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director, Illinois Department of Public Health. "Be clear that COVID is not gone and it won’t be gone on February 28th so we are going to continue to find ways to live with the virus.
Following Pritzker’s announcement, the Chicago Department of Public Health and the Cook County Department of Public Health stated that they too will ease masking requirements – if there continues to be a decline in COVID metrics."If we as a City continue to see declines in these leading COVID metrics, we too should be in a position to lift restrictions at that time.
"The Cook County Department of Public Health anticipates that if key metrics continue to improve through February, the CCDPH vaccination and masking order for suburban Cook County can be lifted consistent with the Governor’s time frame. School masking may continue to be required for all school staff, and for all students not named in the current suit."
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