Pritzker says COVID-19 restrictions will loosen May 14; Illinois could fully reopen as soon as June 11
By Roseanne Tellez and FOX 32 Digital Staff
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Gov. Pritzker says he believes Illinois could fully reopen as soon as June 11.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois will move into the Bridge Phase of the Restore Illinois reopening plan starting Friday, May 14.
Gov.
J.B. Pritzker made the announcement Thursday and says the Bridge Phase will allow for expanded capacity limits for businesses and gatherings before the state moves to a full reopening in Phase 5.
Officials believe as long as there is no significant reversal in
COVID-19 statewide indicators, Illinois could enter Phase 5 as soon as June 11.
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By Greg Bishop - Illinois Radio Network
A measure requiring Illinoisans’ vaccinations to be processed in a state-run database is working through the state Legislature.
House Bill 347 is sponsored by state Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston. She said the bill would increase to 70 percent the amount taxpayers can reimburse doctors for child immunizations.
“Right now they’re only paid $6.40 and the average amount that physicians for these vaccines is $30 to $60, this would increase that to $16,” Gabel said Friday.
Then there’s the vaccine database.
“It requires that all immunizations are entered into an Illinois immunization data registry called I-CARE (Illinois Comprehensive Automated Immunization Registry Exchange),” Gabel said. “Right now only childrens’ immunizations are. This will help provide and be able to track immunizations across the state.”
Vaccine waiting list registration portal. Vaccines for non-healthcare essential workers will be available through their employer through either onsite vaccination events, off-site clinics, or a voucher system that can be used at pharmacies or vaccine clinics run by the state or its partners.
District of Columbia
Phase 1A: workforce in acute care hospitals, specialty care hospitals, long-term care facilities, intermediate care facilities, EMS, front-line public health, home health aides, outpatient settings, dental settings, and pharmacy settings; residents of skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and longer-term psychiatry inpatients.
Phase 1B Tier 1: DC residents age 65 years and older and DC residents in intermediate care facilities, group homes, or other higher-risk congregate settings; corrections officers; non-healthcare personnel supporting operations of COVID-19 vaccination clinics; individuals experiencing homelessness.
Vaccine waiting list registration portal. Vaccines for non-healthcare essential workers will be available through their employer through either onsite vaccination events, off-site clinics, or a voucher system that can be used at pharmacies or vaccine clinics run by the state or its partners.
District of Columbia
Phase 1A: workforce in acute care hospitals, specialty care hospitals, long-term care facilities, intermediate care facilities, EMS, front-line public health, home health aides, outpatient settings, dental settings, and pharmacy settings; residents of skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and longer-term psychiatry inpatients.
Phase 1B Tier 1: DC residents age 65 years and older and DC residents in intermediate care facilities, group homes, or other higher-risk congregate settings; corrections officers; non-healthcare personnel supporting operations of COVID-19 vaccination clinics; individuals experiencing homelessness.
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