PEORIA, Ill. — Region Two, which encompasses Peoria County and surrounding counties, has been moved up to tier one COVID-19 mitigation level.
The sudden move came just two days after it was moved Friday to tier two.
Under tier one, indoor dining is allowed.
“We are excited that Peoria County, as well as all of Region 2, have met the measures to move from Tier 2 to Tier 1,” said Monica Hendrickson, Peoria City/County Health Department Administrator, in a statement.
“The past two months have been challenging for our community members and partners, but by working together we have been able to decrease the positivity rate and stress on our hospital systems.
“The work is not over. We still need to be diligent in the weeks to come as COVID-19 vaccines become more and more available.”
Under tier one:
• All bars and restaurants close at 11pm and may reopen no earlier than 6am the following day
• Indoor service is limited to the lesser of 25 guests or 25% capacity per room
• Establishments offering indoor service must serve food
• Indoor service reservations are limited to 2-hour maximum duration and maximum 4 persons per party (dining only with members of the same household recommended)
• All bar and restaurant patrons should be seated at tables
• No ordering, seating, or congregating is allowed at bar (bar stools should be removed)
• Tables should be 6 feet apart
• No standing or congregating indoors or outdoors while waiting for a table or exiting
• No dancing or standing indoors
• Reservations are required for each party
• No seating of multiple parties at one table is allowed
• Includes private clubs and country clubs
Region two joins region five as the only areas of the state allowed to move to tier one.
