REOPENING ILLINOIS: FOUR-WARD THINKING
On May 5, Gov. J.B. Pritzker unveiled his five-phase plan to reopen the state, breaking the state into four regions and identifying key metrics each region needs to meet before moving to the next phase. Here’s a look at how the state is progressing along Pritzker’s plan to gradually reopen, using data from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
All Illinois regions are in Phase 3
This means infections are stable or declining, all gatherings of 10 or fewer are allowed and travel is allowed, but must follow guidelines. “Nonessential” employees can return to work, and salons can reopen. Bars and restaurants can serve customers outdoors at limited capacities with social distancing guidelines in place, in addition to delivery and carryout.
All regions appear to be on track for Phase 4 on June 26
In Phase 4, bars and restaurants can reopen for dine-in service with capacity limits, and gatherings of 50 or fewer are permitted. Schools and child care facilities can open with IDPH-approved safety guidance. Movie theaters can reopen with capacity limits. Health and fitness clubs open with capacity limits and safety guidance.
To reach Phase 5:
Testing and treatment are widespread, and all areas of the economy are reopened, including large gatherings and conventions of any size.
NORTH CENTRAL REGION
Meets 6 of 6 criteria for moving into Phase 4.
✔ Positivity percentage: 3.3%
✔ Positivity percentage change: -2.6%
✔ Hospital admission change: -67.7%
✔ Medical surge availability: 47.7%
✔ ICU beds free: 54.9%
✔ Ventilators free: 75.0%
CENTRAL REGION
Meets 6 of 6 criteria for moving into Phase 4.
✔ Positivity percentage: 1.3%
✔ Positivity percentage change: -0.5%
✔ Hospital admission change: -64.2%
✔ Medical surge availability: 42.5%
✔ ICU beds free: 54.2%
✔ Ventilators free: 81.0%
SOUTHERN REGION
Meets 6 of 6 criteria for moving into Phase 4.
✔ Positivity percentage: 3.5%
✔ Positivity percentage change: -1.0%
✔ Hospital admission change: -42.4%
✔ Medical surge availability: 44.6%
✔ ICU beds free: 52.3%
✔ Ventilators free: 76.3%