PEORIA, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health announced on Monday that Region 2, which includes Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford Counties, will return to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois guidelines effective immediately.
“Over the past several months, communities in Region 2 in Illinois have made progress in reducing community spread COVID-19, allowing us to continue to lift restrictions,” said Monica Hendrickson, Administrator at the Peoria City/County Health Department.
“We will continue to monitor the health metrics as we now roll out our COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans. Please practice the healthcare guidance and vaccination procedures, so we can allow our communities to resume activities safely,” Hendrickson said.
Health departments statewide are urging residents to follow the Phase 4 guidance and continue to wear masks, social distance, practice good hygiene, and get vaccinated when the vaccine is available to you.
Under Phase 4 Guidelines:
Restaurants and bars are allowed to have parties of up to 10 people indoors, and seated areas must be arranged so that tables are 6 feet apart.
Retail capacity is increased to 50% occupancy.
Indoor Recreation facilities can operate at 50% capacity.
Museums may operate at 25% capacity, with guided tours limited to 50 people or less per group.
Meetings and social events are limited to no more than 50 people or 50% of room capacity.
For more information from the Illinois Department of Public Health, click HERE.
