The people said people should not wear masks or social distance.
Elk Grove Village prepared for a series of major summer events and prepared to host large crowds during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
“For those people willing to move safely, we will,” said Mayor Craig Johnson, Elk Grove Village.
Last year, the village canceled the Rotary Fest and summer concert series due to COVID-19 restrictions. This year, however, Mayor Craig Johnson is gearing up for the return of these events.
“We believe that with the guidelines and the vaccination rate right now in our community, we believe we can move away from masks and get the community back to normal,” Mayor Johnson said.
Masks will not be required at events. In addition, there will be no capacity limits or social exclusion requirements, according to the mayor. Relaxation of COVID-19 protocols begins in June.
The events attract thousands of people each year.
“We’re still a few months away. We’re firm but flexible,” Mayor Johnson said.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, even people who have been completely vaccinated should avoid medium or large meetings.
Officials said they are closely monitoring the positivity rate of COVID-19, the number of vaccinated residents and the number of hospitalizations.
“If they don’t feel comfortable, they shouldn’t come. That’s not mandatory, but again, we need to get back to normal and in July we feel comfortable,” Mayor Johnson said.
As COVID-19 cases increase and new variants appear, the mayor said plans could change.
“The Cook County Public Department will investigate this and provide the appropriate guidance based on the current necessary mitigation. As this concert series is scheduled for June, it is too early to be final regarding unnecessary guidance. masks, ”said Dr. Rachel Rubin, senior public health physician and co-director of the Cook County Department of Public Health.
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