The state is currently in the second phase of a five-phase plan to reopen its businesses, and there are clear benchmarks for continuing to open it further.
On Tuesday, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced his"Restore Illinois" plan for gradually reopening state businesses shuttered during the COVID-19 epidemic. His announcement coincided with the state reporting its highest-ever daily toll of 176 coronavirus deaths.
that the toll might have included deaths that occurred over the weekend, as some counties tend to report their totals more slowly at the start of each week, creating lowered tolls on Mondays.Pritzker said"Restore Illinois" is"guided by public health metrics designed to provide a framework for reopening businesses, education, and recreational activities in each phase."
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