This page contains links to a variety of resources provided by the State of Illinois, Sangamon County Department of Public Health, City of Springfield, Illinois Department of Public Health, U.S. Small Business Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and others.
Resource Links
State of Illinois Coronavirus Response Page
Illinois Aligns Mask Guidance with CDC
On May 17, 2021, Governor JB Pritzker issued a new Executive Order (2021-10) providing that individuals who are fully vaccinated no longer have to wear a wear a mask indoors or outdoors. The new Illinois order follows the latest guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC Announces New Mask Guidelines for Fully Vaccinated People (5/13/2021)
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new guidelines that ease indoor mask-wearing and social distancing for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places. Fully vaccinated people can resume activities that you did prior to the pandemic without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance.
CDC Issues New Outdoor Mask Guidance
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidance on outdoor mask use for fully vaccinated people. As part of this new guidance, fully vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear a mask outdoors, except in certain crowded settings and venues. Also, those fully vaccinated can visit with other fully vaccinated people indoors without wearing masks or physical distancing. Full details can be found at the link above.
CDC - Learn More About COVID-19 pages
Sangamon County Department of Public Health
- Vaccine Eligibility Phases
- Vaccination Timeline
- Sangamon County COVID-19 Vaccination Plan (released 1/13/2021)
State of Illinois (Older COVID Updates)
Governor Announces New Bridge Phase
Governor Pritzker announced details on a "BRIDGE PHASE" between the current Phase 4 and the coming Phase 5. Once 70% of residents 65 and older have received at least one dose of the vaccine and barring any reversals in our COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths for a 28-day monitoring period, the BRIDGE PHASE will begin with increased capacity limits in both indoor and outdoor settings. The BRIDGE PHASE guidance for various industries, activities, events, and gatherings can be found here.
Illinois Department of Public Health
- COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Data (doses received & administered)
- Regional COVID-19 Metrics (resurgence criteria for all 11 regions)
- IDPH Adjusts Metrics to Allow More Regions to Lift Strictest Mitigations
- Phase 4: Revitalization (What This Phase Looks Like)
- COVID-19 Topics, Services and Updates
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
COVID-19 Updates - 1/15/2021
- COVID-19 General Update
- Actions to Combat a Resurgence of COVID-19
- Tier 1 Resurgence Mitigations (updated 1/18/21)
- Tier 2 Resurgence Mitigations
- COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Plan
- Illinois All Sports Policy
- Governor Pritzker's Restore Illinois Plan (released 5/5/20)
- Governor's Executive Orders related to COVID-19
Mask Requirement and Executive Order information.
- Executive Order for Mandatory Mask Requirement
- Mask Signs for Businesses
- Notice of Mandatory Mask Ordinance in Place
Restaurant and Bar supplemental documents for outdoor dining and parklet information.
- Tent Usage Guidelines for Cold Weather
- Supplemental Outdoor Dining Guidelines
- Application for Outdoor Dining
- Central Business District Guidelines and Application
- Sample of Parklets
- Application for Public Right of Way Permits
- Jersey Barriers for Outdoor Dining
- County Materials Corporation 217.544.4607
- Mid-Illinois Concrete 217.342.2498 Ask for Matt
- Noonan Grand Rental Station 217.546.7368
- Reagan Traffic Control 217.629.8000
- Business Sign (for store that is an essential business)
- Business Sign (for an essential business that is not a store)
COVID-19 Map - Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- COVID-19 Safety and Health Standards, Control & Prevention
- An overview of information for workers and employers about the evolving coronavirus outbreak. Includes links to OSHA standards, control and prevention, by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)