Illinois is falling into guidance with the CDC when it comes to mask wearing. Fully vaccinated people can stop wearing a mask and practicing social distancing in most indoor and outdoor settings. Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health have announced state executive orders rescinding previous guidance that had been put out by the IDPH and adopting the new guidance.
Governor Pritzker says it will take a little bit to get used to, not wearing a mask.
The CDC is still requiring mask wearing for everyone in healthcare settings, in congregate settings, and in transit. The Illinois State Board of Education and IDPH still require masks to be worn in school and at daycare. The CDC continues to show studies that show that people that are vaccinated are better protected.
As of today more than 4.8 million Illinoisans are fully vaccinated, and 58% of residents 16+, 64% of residents 18+ and 86% of residents 65+ have received their first dose.
Fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing masks, resume domestic travel and refrain from testing before or after travel, refrain from testing before leaving the US, and refrain from testing following a known exposure provided they are asymptomatic.
