More Restrictions Start Friday In Batavia: What To Know

BATAVIA, IL —Several new coronavirus restrictions will be in effect throughout much of Batavia starting Friday.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Tuesday that state officials will impose Tier 3 mitigations for the entire state.

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Illinois officials imposed Tier 2 restrictions Nov. 9 in Region 7 (Will and Kankakee counties) where the coronavirus-test positivity rate surged past 14 percent.

With the regions' positivity rates still well above 8 percent after two weeks of Tier 1 restrictions, more mitigation efforts are on the way.

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Tier 3 restrictions will limit gatherings and encourages people to stay home to the greatest extent possible. Some industries will be allowed to remain open at reduced capacity.

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Take a look below to see what's expected to change Friday, and what isn't, under the state's new coronavirus restrictions in Batavia.

Retail

• Operate at no more than 25 percent capacity, including general merchandise stores, "big box" stores and convenience stores
• Grocery stores and pharmacies may operate at up to 50 percent capacity
• Encourage delivery or curbside pickup options wherever possible

Personal Care Service

• Operate at 25 percent capacity or 25 clients, whichever is less
• Face covering must be worn at all times by clients and service providers
• Suspend services where face covering cannot be worn
• Physical, occupational and massage therapy allowed as deemed necessary by a medical provider
• Virtual consultations recommended

Health and fitness centers

• Operate at no more than 25 percent capacity
• No indoor group classes
• Face coverings must be worn at all time
• Reservations required
• Locker room areas should be closed

Bars and Restaurants

• All bars and restaurants must close at 11 p.m. and reopen no earlier than 6 a.m.
• No indoor service
• All patrons should be seated at tables outside
• No ordering, seating or congregating at the bar

Meetings, Social Events and Gatherings

• Limit in home gatherings to household members
• Meeting rooms, banquet centers, private party rooms, private clubs and country clubs may not host gatherings
• No party buses
• Funerals are limited to 10 family members of the decedents

Organized Group Recreational Activities

• Pause all indoor group sporting and recreational activities
• Includes park districts and travel leagues
• Outdoor sports and recreation allowed
• Participant groups and practices outdoors limited to 10 people or less with social distancing