Chicago Coronavirus: Countdown to Reopening as City, State Prepares to Relax COVID Restrictions

Chicago (WLS)-High vaccinations and low COVID-19 cases may be in the final stages of resumption, but doctors mean this is in the final stages of this pandemic. It states that it is not.

In downtown Chicago, businesses are counting down the number of days to open as the city and state are ready to fully reopen.

The Sheraton Grand Hotel adopted a unique design on the hotel windows before reopening on Monday.

“All the indicators show that Illinois can be safely reopened, which is very exciting,” said clinical immunologist Dr. Zackery Rubin.

On Friday, Illinois will move to the next stage, fully resuming all business and activities throughout the state. This means increasing capacity and mandating social distance.

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However, Dr. Rubin still warns the general public as he is returning to normal to maintain some of the pandemic best practices.

“At large rallies, we still think it’s important for unvaccinated people to wear masks, because these events are quite large and spread,” he said. Told.

As of Sunday, more than 300 million vaccines have been given in the United States, according to the CDC.

The Pilsen community has contributed: Hundreds of people got injections at vaccination clinics The focus is on supporting the immigrant community.

“It is our duty to protect and support those who do not have access to the vaccine,” said Elijah Bermejo, who received her second dose on Sunday.

Karina Ayala-Bermejo, President and CE of Instituto del Progreso Latino, said:

Dr. Rubin said the general public needs to remain vigilant as the restrictions will be lifted completely in the next few days.

“The pandemic isn’t over. There are still high levels of infection worldwide. The situation is improving in the region, but it will continue to be affected by what is happening on the other side of the globe.” He said. “Phase 5 is not saying we can do whatever we want.”

He claims that he knows that regression means more infected people, not just rollbacks, especially in this pandemic.

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“Things can roll back at any time, so indicators are set. Looking at the number of cases and hospitalization rates, if the patient begins to recover gradually, it may return to another location.”

Mandatory masks are relaxed for those who are fully vaccinated, but remind the public that public transport, hospital settings, and individual businesses can continue to apply their own rules. please.