Chicagoans Get Vaccinated as the City Prepares for a Full Reopening
Chicagoans Get Vaccinated as the City Prepares for a Full Reopening

As the business and beaches gear up for June 11, so do the residents. Ashley Vong Jun 8·1 min read

According to Chicago.gov, Mayor Lori Lightfoot has planned to implement the city into Phase 5: Illinois Restored on June 11. Capacity limits, restricted hours, and mandatory masks (still applicable to non-vaccinated/half vaccinated individuals) will be no longer be required by law. Furthermore, large events like Lollapalooza can take place safely.

By: Ashley Vongphakdy

Looking at the graph above, we can see that around ~1.2 million Chicago residents have been reported as fully vaccinated, alongside ~1.4 million who have received their first dose. With an estimated population of 2.7 million from a United States Census Bureau 2019 report, the city is set to reopen with 43% of civilians being fully vaccinated.

One of the most anticipated events of the summer, Lollapalooza, has released a statement that “full COVID-19 vaccination or negative COVID-19 test results will be required to attend Lollapalooza 2021”. For attendees who are not fully vaccinated, a negative COVID test must be obtained 24 hours before attending the festival each day. More information on Lollapalooza’s COVID rules and regulations can be found here.

The possibility of reopening would not be possible without the hard work of Chicagoans.
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