West Loop Community Organization issued the following announcement on June 02.
Based on our progress on several key health metrics, the City is poised to transition from phase two (“Stay-at-Home”) to phase three (“Cautiously Reopen”), as outlined in the updated “Protecting Chicago” framework, Wednesday, June 3.
Here's what you need to know:
Individual industry guidelines are available on the City's official Coronavirus Response Center. Each industry has its own recommended procedures to help keep you safe. The earliest industry sub-sectors allowed to open at limited capacity during Phase 3 are:
Childcare centers
In-home family childcare
Parks (non-Lakefront, does not include contact sports)
Libraries and other city services
Office-based jobs, professional and real estate services
Hotels/lodging
Outdoor attractions (e.g. boating and non-Lakefront golf courses)
Non-essential retail stores
Personal services (e.g., hair/nail salons, barbershops, tattoo parlors)
Restaurants and coffee shops (outdoor dining)
Manufacturing, construction, and warehousing
Hospitals, dentists, community health centers, and others
Public and regional transit, taxis, and rideshare
Gyms (outdoor and 1:1 personal training only)
Employees returning to work can learn more about how they're being protected by visiting the City's Employee Resources page. Information about paid sick leave, the fair workweek, and the COVID-19 Anti-Retaliation Ordinance are available there.
For everyone else, it is imperative we continue all health and safety practices, including staying home as much as possible, wearing face coverings, and social distancing whenever you are able. If you choose to not observe these guidelines, you may be refused service at re-opened businesses. These practices will help protect you and your community:
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Stay home as much as possible and avoid close contact with others
If your'e sick, stay home, except to seek medical care
Put 6-feet of distance between yourselves and others when in public
Wear a cloth face covering when indoors or when you are unable to maintain 6-feet of distance from others
Clean and disinfect frequently whatever surfaces and objects you most often interact with, especially when returning home.
Original source can be found here.
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