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As Illinois enters Phase 4 of the COVID-19 reopening plan, here is a little more information from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) about what to expect.

ALL INDUSTRIES

• All employees who can work from home should continue to do so
• Continue to wear face covering that covers nose and mouth, maintain social distance of 6 ft., and frequently wash hands
• Continue employee health screenings upon entry into the workplace and mid-shift screenings for employees with shifts >5 hours (virtual screening permitted)
• Follow guidelines on capacity limits and group sizes (to be continually reassessed throughout Phase 4)

 DAY CAMPS

• Capacity limit of no more than 50% of facility occupancy
• Group sizes of 15 participants, unless participants changing weekly
• Water-based activities permitted according to IDPH guidelines
• Continue to encourage outdoor activities as much as possible, especially for activities requiring physical exertion and/or exertion of voice

FILM PRODUCTION

• Capacity limit of no more than 50% of sound stage/location occupancy
• Crowd scenes should be limited to 50 people or fewer
• All individuals should maintain 6 ft. of social distancing unless job duty cannot be performed without proximity (e.g. actors performing, hair, make- up, costumes)
• One-time nasal swab for RT-PCR testing of all cast and crew should be obtained within 48 to 72 hours prior to the start of work on set or location
• Craft services and catering should follow Restaurant and Bar guidelines
• Live audiences permitted in line with Theatre/Performing Arts guidelines

HEALTH AND FITNESS

• Capacity limit of no more than 50% occupancy
• Group fitness classes of up to 50 people with at least 6 ft. social distancing between individuals permitted; multiple groups permitted given facilities have space to appropriately social distance and can limit interaction between groups
• Workout stations and equipment should be 6 ft. apart without barriers or 3 ft. apart with impermeable barriers in between
• For open gym spaces, have 1 employee per every 4,000 sq. ft. to monitor social distancing and sanitize equipment between use
• Sanitize equipment before and after each individual use and sanitize locker rooms and showers at least every hour
• Keep ancillary accommodations (e.g., saunas, hot tubs, steam rooms) closed, though childcare areas are permitted to reopen in line with DHFS childcare guidelines
• Members should wear face covering over their nose and mouth whenever not exercising

INDOOR/OUTDOOR RECREATION

• Reopening select indoor recreation facilities (e.g., bowling alleys, skating rinks); indoor playgrounds and trampoline parks should remain closed
• Indoor recreation to operate at lesser of 50 customers or 50% of facility capacity
• Outdoor recreation allowing group sizes of up to 50, and permitting multiple groups given facilities have space to appropriately social distance and can limit interaction between groups
• Activity stations should be spaced at least 6 ft. apart or limited in number to ensure social distancing
• Shared equipment should be disinfected before and after each use
• Clubhouses and other communal gathering places allowed to reopen
• Concessions permitted with restrictions

MANUFACTURING

• In-person meetings of up to 50 people with social distancing permitted

MEETINGS AND SOCIAL EVENTS

• Limit to 50 people or less with social distancing or 50% of overall facility capacity
• Multiple groups may meet in the same facility if they are socially distanced and in separate rooms
• Groups should be static for duration of meeting or event. If event includes multiple sessions, participants should remain in one room, and speakers/ presenters should rotate between rooms or be digitally displayed (e.g. projected, livestreamed) in multiple rooms
• Dance floors should remain closed
• Food service should follow Restaurant and Bar guidelines

MUSEUMS

• Capacity limit of no more than 25% occupancy
• Guided tours should be limited to 50 or fewer people per group
• Hands-on exhibits and touch screens should be closed or modified to eliminate the hands-on component
• Audio tours are permitted, though equipment should be disinfected before and after individual use
• Museums should have plan to limit congregation via advance ticket sales and timed ticketing
• Concessions permitted with restrictions

OFFICES

• Continue capacity limit of no more than 50% occupancy
• In-person meetings of up to 50 people with social distancing permitted
• Continue health screenings, though employers may screen office employees via in-person conversation or questionnaire once at their workstation, or using virtual method

RESTAURANTS AND BARS

• Indoor dining and drinking now permitted for parties of up to 10 people
• Seated areas should be arranged so that tables allow for 6 ft. between parties; impermeable barriers may be installed between booths which are less than 6 ft. apart
• Standing areas (in restaurants or bars) should be limited to no more than 25% of standing area capacity
• Buffets and self-service food stations (e.g. hot and cold bars, bulk items, baked goods) should adhere to additional minimum guidelines
• Self-service beverage fountains are permissible with the additional precautions

RETAIL AND SERVICE COUNTER

• Continue capacity limit of no more than 50% occupancy
• Mall food courts may reopen in line with Indoor Dining and Drinking guidelines

PERSONAL CARE

• Continue capacity limit of no more than 50% occupancy
• If services require customer to remove his or her mask, employee must wear both a face mask and eye protection (e.g., face shield, protective glasses)
• No time restrictions on massage or other services

OUTDOOR SEATED SPECTATOR EVENTS

• Outdoor spectator events only; indoor spectator events not permitted at this time
• Tickets events with seating available for all customers permitted; general admission shows and/or events with standing room only are not permitted at this time
• Maximum of 20% of seating capacity for spectators
• Concessions permitted with restrictions

THEATERS AND PERFORMING ARTS

• Seated theaters, cinemas, and performing arts centers for ticketed events with seating available for all customers permitted; general admission shows and/or events with standing room only are not permitted at this time
• Indoor capacity limit of 50 people or less or 50% of space capacity (applies to each screening room); outdoor capacity limited to 20% of overall space capacity
• Patrons should wear face coverings over their nose and mouth, except while seated within a venue (exceptions can be made for people with medical conditions or disabilities that prevent them from safely wearing a face covering)
• Concessions permitted with restrictions

YOUTH AND RECREATIONAL SPORTS

• Competitive gameplay and tournaments permitted
• Capacity limit of no more than 50% facility capacity, 20% seating capacity for spectators
• Group sizes limited to 50 participants total (including athletes, coaches, and referees); with multiple groups permitted during practice and competitive games given venues have space to appropriately social distance and can limit interaction between group
• Concessions permitted with restrictions

ZOOS

• Capacity limit of no more than 25% occupancy
• Guided tours should be limited to 50 or fewer people per group
• Hands-on exhibits and touch screens should be closed or modified to eliminate the hands-on component
• Indoor exhibits should be closed
• Audio tours are permitted, though equipment should be disinfected before and after individual use
• Zoos should have plan to limit congregation via advance ticket sales and timed ticketing
• Concessions permitted with restrictions

Source: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity guidance issued June 22, 2020, effective June 26, 2020