To Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19, State Of Illinois Announces Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigations Going Into Effect on November 20, 2020

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O’Fallon, Illinois In an effort to help prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the State of Illinois has announced further mitigation measures. This latest round of mitigations aims to limit gatherings and encourages residents to stay home as much as possible and follow proper safety measures when out in public. View the complete list of Tier 3 resurgence mitigations on the state’s COVID-19 website here.

The Tier 3 resurgence mitigations will take effect statewide at 12:01 am on Friday, November 20, 2020.

This latest round of mitigations does not include a stay at home order. For all regions, additional mitigation measures taking effect Friday, November 20th include guidance for the following settings and industries:

  • Retail
  • Personal Car Services
  • Health and Fitness Centers
  • Hotels
  • Manufacturing
  • Bars and Restaurants
  • Meetings and Social Events
  • Offices
  • Organized Group Recreational Activities
  • Indoor Recreation, Theater, Cultural Institutions

As they have since the start of COVID-19, grocery stores across the state will remain open and available. Child care facilities may continue to operate subject to guidelines from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. School districts and officials should continue to follow the extensive guidance released by the Illinois State Board of Education in August to make decisions related to in-person and remote learning at the local level. View the complete list of Tier 3 resurgence mitigations on the state’s COVID-19 website here.

To prevent the further spread of COVID-19, Illinois residents are urged to stay home as much as possible and celebrate upcoming holidays with members of their household. Illinoisans over the age of two years are required to wear a face covering when out in public and social distancing is not easily achievable. Anyone exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or who may have been in contact with someone exhibiting symptoms should seek out testing and quarantine at home; anyone who has tested positive for the virus should isolate at home as directed by their physician or local health department.

The City of O’Fallon has announced the O’Fallon Small Business Relief Fund Grant Program in efforts to stabilize and fortify small businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Information can be found at https://www.ofallonillinois.org/ofallon-small-business-relief-fund/.

Thank you for your understanding. The City urges all of our Citizens and Businesses to take all applicable precautions and safety measures as we go forward.

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If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Grant Litteken at 618-624-4500 x 8760 or email at [email protected].