“The St. Clair County Health Department echoes Governor Pritzker’s comments about masking and encourages fully vaccinated individuals to wear a mask if it makes them feel safer, if they have a condition or are taking medications, that weakens their immune system. For individuals that are not vaccinated, please continue to wear your mask when indoors and when attending crowded, outdoor events, as well as continue to social distance and consider getting vaccinated. The pandemic is not over, and the COVID-19 virus and its variants are still active. The Delta variant is a growing presence in Illinois and is expected to be a dominate factor as when we move into the fall months, the St. Clair County Health Department said in a statement.
SIUE to require masks or vaccines for students in the fall
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Last day for Madison County mass vaccination site is July 3
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker, seen in this file photo, on Thursday confirmed that Illinois will move to a full reopening on Friday, lifting capacity limits for many public venues and events as the summer begins. Show MoreShow Less
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A woman leaves the Alton Farm & Home Supply store Thursday with no mask. Illinois will enter Phase 5 of Restore Illinois on Friday, with the state fully open for business. While most people were not wearing masks in public places Thursday, people using public transit, schools, day cares and nursing homes will still be required to wear a mask. Show MoreShow Less