Mayor Lightfoot stated, \u201cIf we don\u2019t see a dramatic turnaround in our numbers and soon, then we will not hesitate to take the steps that are necessary to save our city, save our residents, even if that means going back to some of our Phase 3 restrictions.”<\/p>\n
On Monday, Illinois public health officials announced COVID-19 updates of\u00a03,113 new cases, along with 22 additional deaths, and are urging Chicagoans to not be careless with the virus, fearing a sense of complacency and over-confidence heading into the winter months.<\/p>\n
A lot of sacrifices have been made as a result of COVID-19, but the latest news indicates the city is inching closer to reverting towards Phase 3. Phase 3 of the coronavirus shut down included mandatory limiting to groups of 10 or less, a restriction on indoor dining and other practices, and curtailing non-essentials workers and schools to operate remotely.<\/p>\n
While the number of cases has drastically risen, city officials insinuated that the latest COVID-19 news is not a result of increased testing but rather a rise in cases. The number of deaths has remained stable in Chicago and the number of infected patients being hospitalized is still lower, as well. While promising that those numbers remained stable, the virus has taken at least 3,000 Chicagoans to this point.<\/p>\n
If it can be any indication of the times, Governor J.B. Pritzker has returned to making daily coronavirus briefings<\/a> as he did at the beginning of the pandemic. Those briefings are streamed live every day at 2:30 PM, and give updates and insight alongside some of the top health officials in the state.<\/p>\n Hoodies, tshirts, baseball tees, mugs, the works! Get your UM Chicago Against the World merch now!<\/p>\n View the Best Pizza Places in Chicago<\/a><\/p>\n “Things are getting worse. Now is the time to wear a mask where you go…Forgo unnecessary trips or gatherings and take extra care to stay 6 feet away from others, especially in public,” Gov. Pritzker said. Mayor Lightfoot continued to reiterate that sentiment.<\/p>\n Neighboring states such as Wisconsin, Missouri, and Indiana are seeing skyrocketing cases, making it increasingly difficult for Chicago to stay out of the crosshairs, as it is such a popular destination for leisure and business to other Midwestern states.<\/p>\n Should Chicago’s positivity rate continue to climb at the rate of surrounding areas, it’s inevitable that a scale back in how we are able to operate daily is coming.<\/p>\n You can watch the Governor’s latest COVID-19 news via this link<\/a> to keep up to date with all of the state and Chicago updates.<\/p>\n UPDATE–<\/p>\n During her standard afternoon press conference, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced there will be certain rollbacks as the city combats a second surge of COVID-19.<\/p>\n EFFECTIVE TOMORROW: New measures go into effect to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Chicago. Essential businesses like grocery stores, pharmacies and gas stations will be able to stay open during the non-essential business curfew. More info \u27a1\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/njOQ14kE6Y<\/a>. pic.twitter.com\/e7ixwjMFM7<\/a><\/p>\n — Mayor Lori Lightfoot (@chicagosmayor) October 22, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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