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Grundy County enters Phase 4

IDPH clears all of Region 2 to open with fewer restrictions

By Morris Herald-News

The Illinois Department of Public Health has moved Region 2, the region in which Grundy County is situated, to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan. This means, among other things, that restaurants such as Sherwood Oaks may seat parties of up to 10 people. (Rob Oesterle)

MORRIS – Grundy County and the rest of Region 2 have moved to Phase 4 on Monday, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. Phase 4 allows numerous industries to reopen with fewer restrictions. The details of all the Phase 4 guidelines can be found here. Below is a summary of some of changes.

Restaurants and bars

• Indoor dining and drinking are now permitted for parties of up to 10 people.

• Seated areas should be arranged so tables allow for 6 feet between parties; impermeable barriers may be installed between booths that are fewer than 6 feet apart.

Retail and service counter

• Continue capacity limit of no more than 50% occupancy.

Personal care

• Continue capacity limit of no more than 50% occupancy.

Indoor/outdoor recreation

• Select indoor recreation facilities (e.g., bowling alleys, skating rinks) may reopen.

• Indoor recreation facilities may operate at 50 customers or 50% of facility capacity, whichever is fewer.

Museums

• Capacity limit of no more than 25% occupancy.

• Guided tours should be limited to 50 or fewer people per group.

Meetings and social events

• Limit to 50 people or 50% of room capacity, whichever is fewer.

• Multiple groups may meet in the same facility if they are socially distanced and in separate rooms.

The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce website, grundychamber.com, continues to be updated with the most recent COVID-19 resources and information for businesses. It also features free COVID-19-related signs for your business that you can print for your needs. Those with questions or seeking other help from the Chamber may email director@grundychamber.com or call 815-942-0113.

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