Illinois COVID-19 News and Resources
As been oft repeated in the last month, the opportunity to keep working rests with the entire community; vendors, crew, performers, producers, caterers, etc. all MUST be personally responsible for their individual actions by adhering to the Tier 3 restrictions when not at work. For every action outside of the work bubble, there is a potential for reaction. Yeah, it sucks not be able to be with your extended family, or travel to enjoy the holidays with folks you only see once a year, BUT without that discipline you are putting everyone at risk.
NEW: Effective Today (Friday), the all eleven regions in the State of Illinois will enter into Tier 3 COVID-19 restrictions. The new restrictions will be in place for at least "one incubation period", or 14 days. The new restrictions further limit indoor capacity across sectors such as retail, personal services and bars and restaurants. "Tier 3 boils down to this: If you don't need to do it, don't." You can find all the details about the restrictions here.
Film Production will not be affected by the new Tier 3 restrictions or Chicago's current Stay-At-Home advisory. All current film production guidelines remain in place for both the State and the City of Chicago. Both the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois, in reviewing and assessing film production COVID-19 health and safety guidelines determined that production would fall into the essential manufacturing sector as such film production workers are essential employees.
These policies will be continually evaluated by local health officials and does not mean that the film community gets a free pass to work regardless of safety. If proper safety guidelines are not being adhered to or if on-set productions become a large infection source, our industry's essential worker status can and will be removed. If you have questions, reach out to the Illinois Film Office at film@illinois.gov.
Importantly, if you are able, and when you are not at work, stay at home, don’t meet up with friends, travel or attend gatherings. This, along with consistent mask wearing is the best way help combat the spread of COVID-19. If you are working outside the home and being tested regularly, please avoid exposure outside of your household and work.
Updated: City of Chicago's Quarantine Travel Order. As of 11/17, the order includes 46 states and 2 territories. An updated map shows the levels of restrictions to take when returning from each state.
REMINDER: IPA’s Sourcing Guide for COVID-19 Products and Services is continually updated and can assist you in finding resources for PPE, Testing, Sanitization and more.
Finding a testing site close to you throughout the State is quick and easy. If you are in Chicago, check out these completely free, quick and easy testing centers or get tested for free this Saturday in Chinatown.
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