Motion Adopting COVID Phase Three Protocols

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PHASE THREE PROTOCOLS — Effective May 29, 2020 DRAFT Documented Criteria for Phase Three Transition(i.e.,business re-opening cannot occur without achieving these outcomes): • At or under a 20 percent positivity rate and increasing no more than 10 percentage points over a 14-day period(to be achieved prior to May 29,2020),AND • No overall increase(i.e.stability or decrease)in hospital admissions for COVID-19-like illness for 28 days(to be achieved on May 29, 2020),AND • Available surge capacity of at least 14 percent of ICU beds,medical and surgical beds,and ventilators(achieved prior to May 29, 2020),AND • Testing available for all patients,health care workers,first responders,people with underlying conditions,other citizens who want and/or need testing,and residents and staff in congregate living facilities(achieved prior to May 29,2020),AND • Ability to conduct trace testing and monitoring within 24 hours of diagnosis(achieved prior to May 29,2020),AND • Face coverings and social distancing measures in most public places are required. IN GENERAL: Gatherings:All indoor gatherings of 10 people or fewer are allowed,subject to change based on the latest data&guidance from IDPH and local governments. Health Care:All general health care providers are open with IDPH approved safety guidance. Education and Child Care:Remote learning in P-12 schools and higher education;Limited childcare and summer programs open with IDPH approved safety guidance. Outdoor recreation:State parks open;Activities permitted in groups of 10 or fewer with social distancing.Boating permitted on/at Lake Decatur. Lake users should avoid congregating.No more than 10 people per boat. Specific Business Protocols: • Manufacturing:Non-essential manufacturing that can safely operate with social distancing can reopen with IDPH approved safety guidance.Essential manufacturing continues with safety and sanitation protocols. • "Non-essential'businesses:Employees of"non-essential"businesses are allowed to return to work with IDPH approved safety guidance depending upon risk level,tele-work strongly encouraged wherever possible;employers are encouraged to provide accommodations for COVID-19-vulnerable employees. • Bars and restaurants:NO INDOOR COMSUMPTION OF FOOD.These establishments may be open for delivery,pickup,and drive through,and for patrons practicing social distancing to enter for the purpose of ordering,picking up and paying for food that will be consumed elsewhere.However,outdoor dining is permitted so long tables are spaced to meet new requirements and cleaned after every use.Local governments may facilitate this practice by temporarily closing portions of public property to space outdoor dining. • Personal care services and health clubs:Barbershops and salons open with IDPH approved safety guidance;Health and fitness clubs can provide outdoor classes and indoor one-on-one personal training with IDPH approved safety guidance,and indoor fitness events