COVID-19 Press Briefings

Gov. Pritzker Announces Illinois Plan to Lift Statewide Indoor Mask Requirement on Monday, February 28, 2022 Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Governor Pritzker holds press briefing on COVID-19 Wednesday, January 20, 2022

Governor Pritzker holds press briefing on COVID-19 Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Governor Pritzker and IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike announce COVID-19 mask and vaccination requirements to slow spread of the virus Thursday, August 26, 2021 As COVID-19 infection and hospitalization rates across the state continue to increase, particularly in downstate communities with the lowest vaccination rates, Governor JB Pritzker and IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike today announced vaccination requirements for individuals in high risk settings. The Governor and Dr. Ezike also announced a statewide indoor mask mandate for all Illinois residents, regardless of vaccination status, as COVID-19 cases and hospitalization rates continue to increase. The masking requirements are effective Monday, August 30th.

Governor Pritzker announces mask requirements for P-12 schools and long-term care facilities to prevent the spread of the Delta variant Wednesday, August 4, 2021 As COVID-19 infection rates across the state continue to increase, Governor Pritzker announced masks will be required for students, teachers, and staff at pre-kindergarten-12th grade schools and day cares across the state. The governor announced his intent to require all state employees working in congregate facilities to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by October 4th

Governor Pritzker gives a COVID-19 update and receives his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Governor Pritzker explains that now that he’s eligible as a government worker, he’s proud to get the lifesaving Johnson & Johnson vaccine. He emphasizes that all three vaccines are incredibly effective and offer us the fastest way back to normal life

Governor Pritzker discusses expanding state-supported mass vaccination sites in West Cook County Monday, March 22, 2021 Governor Pritzker announces that Illinois is launching the 14th mass vaccination site in Forest Park as the Illinois National Guard surpasses 500,000 vaccinations. He explains that the administration continues to expand their COVID-19 vaccination network with a focus on equity and accessibility

Governor Pritzker tours the Carbondale Civic Center and discusses improving vaccine equity in Southern Illinois Friday, March 19, 2021 Governor Pritzker visits one of the state-run mass vaccination sites in Carbondale operated by the Illinois National Guard and highlights the eight mobile teams in Jackson and the surrounding counties. The Governor thanks the teams on the ground in Carbondale and around the region for keeping the people of Southern Illinois safe during the pandemic

Governor Pritzker joins Dr. Ezike to give a COVID-19 update Thursday, March 18, 2021 Governor Pritzker made two major announcements to allow for a faster return to our new normal. First, by introducing a Bridge Phase to the Restore Illinois Plan, a metrics-based approach that will have higher capacity limits

Governor Pritzker visits Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital to discuss improving vaccine equity by partnering with critical access hospitals in rural communities Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Governor Pritzker emphasizes that a top priority for his administration has been reaching underserved communities and working directly with trusted community providers—like Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital—to better reach those who have too often been denied easy access to healthcare

Governor Pritzker visits Crossing Healthcare to discuss improving vaccine equity by partnering with safety-net hospitals and federally qualified health centers Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Governor Pritzker highlights that Crossing Healthcare has administered over 7,300 doses, which is thousands of individuals who may not have been vaccinated. The Governor thanks the federally qualified health center for their

Governor Pritzker tours the state-supported Grundy County vaccination site and discusses the state’s expanding plan to improve vaccine equity Thursday, March 11, 2021 Governor Pritzker thanks the Illinois National Guard, who are on the ground at more than 60 vaccination sites across Illinois, including the former Shabbona Middle School in Grundy County. The Governor also announces that the

Governor Pritzker tours an Aurora community vaccination site to highlight the equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Governor Pritzker discusses expanded opportunities for Illinoisans to get vaccinated, especially for those most vulnerable. He praises the work being done by the Black Vax Aurora initiative, which recognizes that people of color disproportionately suffer from pre-existing conditions, and helps address equity in vaccine administration

Governor Pritzker announces a new mass vaccination site at the United Center Friday, February 26, 2021 Governor Pritzker announces that in collaboration with Illinois’ federal partners, the state will be launching a new mass vaccination site at the United Center on March 10, 2021. It will be open to anyone in Illinois, beginning with seniors and shortly expanding to the full Phase 1B+ population

Governor Pritzker joins public officials to visit a local vaccination site in West Peoria Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Governor Pritzker toured the vaccination operations that the Peoria City/County Health Department set up at Heddington Oaks to highlight that Peoria County is a leader in vaccinations across Illinois. The Illinois Department of Public Health continues to work with local health departments to ensure elderly residents receive urgent access to the vaccine

Governor Pritzker joins local officials to tour a state-supported mass vaccination site in the Metro East Thursday, February 18, 2021 Governor Pritzker toured the St. Clair Belle Fairgrounds in the Metro East, one of the most vital mass vaccination operations that the Illinois National Guard has set up to assist local health departments. The Governor also highlighted that Illinois now has more than 850 vaccination locations around the state, with nearly 2 million total doses administered to date

Governor Pritzker joins local officials in highlighting a Federally Qualified Health Center vaccination site in Cook County Friday, February 12, 2021 The Governor toured Aunt Martha’s Chicago Heights Community Health Center - one of Illinois’ largest Federally Qualified Health Center – and highlighted their incredible pandemic response, most often serving those most in need

Governor Pritzker joins local officials in highlighting an Illinois Department of Human Services vaccination site Thursday, February 11, 2021 The Governor toured the Elgin Mental Health Center and commends the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) for giving frontline employees and residents an opportunity to get vaccinated at state-run 24/7 facilities. IDHS teams are working to reach unvaccinated assisted living facilities, immediate care facilities and other group homes with the most vulnerable residents

Governor Pritzker joined local officials to tour an Adams County vaccination site Wednesday, February 10, 2021 The Governor toured the Oakley Lindsay Center in Quincy. He commended the Adams County Health Department for their exemplary work, from being the first local health department to vaccinate Illinois veterans to helping neighboring counties reach elderly residents

Governor Pritzker joined local officials to tour a Winnebago County vaccination site Friday, February 5, 2021 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor reiterated his commitment to getting kids back in school safely and applauded Auburn High School for serving as a mobile vaccine distribution site for hundreds of staff at Rockford Public Schools

Governor Pritzker tours a Champaign County vaccination site alongside local officials Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor applauded the Champaign-Urbana Public Health Department for vaccinating local residents quickly, safely and efficiently. He also announced that Illinois became the sixth state to surpass 1

Governor Pritzker joined local officials to tour the Morton East Adolescent Health Center vaccination site Thursday, January 28, 2021 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor announced that the state of Illinois will be receiving $43 million to help with vaccinations from FEMA.

Governor Pritzker toured the Lake County Fairgrounds vaccination site alongside local officials Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor applauds the drive-thru vaccination site’s impressive capacity to administer 600 vaccinations per day and expresses his hope at increased vaccine shipments from the federal government.

Governor Pritzker holds a press briefing on COVID-19 Friday, January 15, 2021 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor announced that three of Illinois’ regions will move to Tier 2 and the majority of other regions are on track to follow suit. He also outlined Illinois’ COVID-19 Vaccination Administration Plan

Governor Pritzker holds a press briefing on COVID-19 Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor gave an update regarding the vaccination process in Illinois over the last three weeks and explained the next phase of vaccine distribution. Additionally, he announced regions will be able to move out of Tier 3 of the mitigation plan if they meet proper criteria starting January 15th

Governor Pritzker holds a press briefing on COVID-19 Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor announced that the experts in Illinois unanimously endorsed the CDC’s recommendations on the Moderna vaccine. He also shared that Illinois, including the City of Chicago, has administered

U.S. Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams, IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike and CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady held a press conference Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - Dr. Ezike and Dr. Arwady shared an update on the COVID-19 vaccine statistics in Chicago and across the state. The U.S. Surgeon General gave an overview of vaccine news and encouraged mask-wearing and social distancing

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Friday, December 18, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor announces that he is moving away from daily press conferences and moving to an as-needed basis. He also provides an update on the Moderna vaccine, CARES Act allocation, and business interruption grants

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Thursday, December 17, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor announced that all first vaccine shipments have arrived safely at their final destinations across the state. He also provided an update on the vaccine distribution plan and urged everybody

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor provides an update on the scheduled vaccine delivery figures as the estimates were tightened, cutting the state’s projected Pfizer shipments this month by roughly half. He is also joined by DCEO Director Erin Guthrie and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle to unveil the Connect Illinois Computer Equity Network, a collaboration between DCEO and the nonprofit PCs for People to provide refurbished and modernized computers to those in need

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor highlighted his excitement at the first vaccines being administered in Illinois. In addition, he provides an update on the state budget and presented over $700 million in initial cuts to executive branch agencies

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Monday, December 14, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor announced that the Illinois independent review board has unanimously endorsed the CDC’s vaccine recommendations. He also focused on explaining vaccine rollout in the state with an initial 109,000 doses for Illinois

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Friday, December 11, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor discussed the FDA vaccine advisory committee’s endorsement for the FDA to approve the Pfizer vaccine and the additional vaccine approval process. In addition, he highlighted various healthcare heroes from across the state

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Thursday, December 10, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor gives an update on the Business Interruption Grants (BIG) and reminds local governments to register for the Local CURE program. He also provides an update on the state’s efforts to protect

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Wednesday, December 9, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor is joined by Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, the President of the Rockefeller Foundation, to speak about their work in creating a bipartisan coalition to overcome testing challenges. The Governor also highlights antigen test implementation and increasing testing capacity in Illinois

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor speaks about vaccine safety. He also introduces Bonita “Bonnie” Blue, one of the first patients in the Moderna vaccine trial site at the University of Illinois Chicago.

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Monday, December 7, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor highlights an increased death rate at 152 deaths per day from COVID-19. He also emphasizes the importance of the next four weeks in reducing the spread and encourages mask use, social distancing, and smaller, more intimate holiday gatherings this year

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Friday, December 4, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor highlights the state’s vaccine distribution plan ahead of the FDA’s emergency use authorization review of Pfizer’s and Moderna’s vaccine.

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Thursday, December 3, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor welcomes home 185 Illinois National Guard members. He also encourages blood donation and convalescent plasma donation from recovered COVID-19 patients. To further explain this, he introduces

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Wednesday, December 2, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor offers condolences for the 238 lives lost to COVID-19 in the last day, surpassing the previous single-day fatality high. In addition, he highlights five healthcare and essential workers to

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Tuesday, December 1, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor expresses his worry that Illinois won’t see the bulk of the impact from Thanksgiving gatherings yet and encourages staying home as much as possible. He also invites Mrs. Shanna Sigers, whose

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Monday, November 30, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor discusses Dr. Fauci’s warnings about “a surge upon a surge” following Thanksgiving. Following this, he announced that no region will be downgraded from the current Tier 3 resurgence mitigations for the next few weeks

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Wednesday, November 25, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor gives an update on the state’s finances and announces the intent to borrow $2 billion from the Federal Reserve. He also explains the state’s increasing testing capacity and encourages individual action to stop the spread of the virus this holiday season

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Tuesday, November 24, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor advises downstate communities to apply for the CURE Program, with $250 million available to help with offsetting basic costs for payroll, PPE, contact tracing and other essential costs of their emergency response

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Monday, November 23, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor invited Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) Acting Director Kristin Richards and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul to provide an update on the employment assistance programs

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Friday, November 20, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor announced the first formal day of Tier 3 resurgence mitigations statewide. He spoke about the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, the largest housing assistance program in the nation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and his extended eviction protection order

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor explains how there is an exponential rate of growth in hospitalizations and COVID-19 rate numbers across the state. He also expresses his concern at the disinformation spreading about COVID-19 as it becomes the third leading cause of death in Illinois

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor moved all of Illinois to Tier 3 resurgence mitigations beginning on Friday. In addition, he emphasizes the importance of adapting holiday plans to a virtual platform and staying home unless

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Monday, November 16, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor invited Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine’s Kishwaukee hospital located in DeKalb and President and CEO of Silver Cross Hospital located in New Lenox to encourage staying home and wearing a mask

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Friday, November 13, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor speaks about the crucial responsibility of housing stability in helping to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. He extended the moratorium on evictions for an additional month and updated the order to better serve landlords and property owners

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Thursday, November 12, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor launches Healthy Holidays to You, a campaign highlighting what doctors and scientists consider methods to reduce the risk of contracting or spreading the virus. He also spoke about the integral role of local officials in pandemic response, highlighting the City of Chicago’s stay at home advisory

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor speaks with hope at the invent of a new mRNA vaccine suggesting 90% effectiveness in preventing the COVID-19 virus. He also focuses on increasing hospitalization data in Illinois.

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Monday, November 9, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor recognized and congratulated president-elect Joe Biden and vice president-elect Kamala Harris. He also announces that Regions 5, 7 and 8 – Southern Illinois, and Chicago’s South and Western Suburbs – will go under Tier 2 resurgence mitigation measures starting Wednesday

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Friday, November 6, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor explains the state’s robust and growing contact tracing program facilitated through local municipalities. He also defines outbreak and exposure data, emphasizing the risks of restaurants and bars in spreading the virus

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Thursday, November 5, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor expresses grief at the state’s largest single-day increase in deaths since early June by participating in a moment of silence. He emphasizes the importance of individual actions at mitigating community spread of the virus even while the state continues to set new records of testing capacity

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Wednesday, November 4, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - Governor Pritzker acknowledges Minority Leader Bill Brady stepping down from his Illinois State Senate role. In addition, he speaks about the state’s increasing COVID-19 numbers, as all of our eleven regions have seen increases in positivity and hospitalizations

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - Governor Pritzker encourages Illinoisans to vote on election day and explains the safety precautions taken to account for the COVID-19 pandemic. He also encouraged enrolling in the Open Enrollment period

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Monday, November 2, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - The Governor highlighted the substantial financial support the administration is offering businesses and communities, deploying $1 billion, to help combat the economic impact of the ongoing pandemic. The Governor was joined by Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Director Erin Guthrie, Tania Hernandez, owner of Novias Davila, and Raul Raymundo, representing the Resurrection Project

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Friday, October 30, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - Governor Pritzker announces that Region 6 – East-Central Illinois – has sustained an average positivity rate of 8% or higher for three consecutive days. Therefore, starting Monday, they will join the majority of the state operating under resurgence mitigations

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Thursday, October 29, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - Governor Pritzker announces that Region 3 – West-Central Illinois – has sustained an average positivity rate of 8% or higher for three consecutive days. Therefore, starting Sunday, they will join 8 of the 11 other Regions operating under resurgence mitigations

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - Governor Pritzker announces that Region 9 – Lake and McHenry counties – has sustained an average positivity rate of 8% or higher for three days. Therefore, starting Saturday, they will join 7 of the 11

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - Governor Pritzker delivers remarks in Hazel Crest and announces that Region 11, Chicago, is averaging more than twice as many COVID-19-related hospital admissions per day as it was a month ago. Therefore,

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Monday, October 26, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - Governor Pritzker delivers the briefing in Peoria, Region 2 of the Restore Illinois Plan. The Governor explains that while Region 2 is currently the best performing of the state’s 11 regions, the positivity average is still 7

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Friday, October 23, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - Governor Pritzker explains that Illinois has seen upward movement in COVID-19 data for each of the last five days. As of October 19, only one region of the State’s 11 public health regions had increased mitigations

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Thursday, October 22, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - Governor Pritzker announces that Tier 2 mitigations will be implemented for Region 1, Northwestern Illinois, on October 25, 2020. The region has continued to see a surging positivity rate, now up to 11.9

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - Governor Pritzker explains that regional trends are moving in the wrong direction. Every region of Illinois has a positivity rate above 7 percent, and there are concerning trends in hospital admissions.

Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - Governor Pritzker announces that COVID-19 resurgence mitigations will be implemented in Region 7 (Will and Kankakee counties) and Region 8 (Kane and DuPage counties), beginning October 23. The governor explains that by the end of the week, four of the 11 regions will be operating under the standard resurgence mitigations, which includes no indoor dining or indoor bar service and limiting in-person gatherings to no more than 25 individuals

Governor Pritzker joins local health experts to give a COVID-19 update Monday, October 19, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - Governor Pritzker announces that COVID-19 resurgence mitigations will be implemented in Region 5, in Southern Illinois, on October 22. The governor explains that every region of the state has started to move in the wrong direction, with cases, positivity rates, hospitalizations and deaths rising statewide

Governor Pritzker gives a virtual COVID-19 update Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - Governor Pritzker discusses the progress that we saw around the state last week leveling off. However, Illinois continues to increase testing as the state surpassed 6 million tests. The governor also encouraged voters to vote early, whether that's in-person or by mail to help ease crowds on Election Day

Governor Pritzker gives a virtual COVID-19 update Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - Governor Pritzker discusses an uptick in Region 1’s positivity rate, the northwestern most counties in Illinois. Since the region has surpassed 8% positivity for three consecutive days, COVID-19 resurgence mitigations will be implemented in Region 1 beginning October 3

Governor Pritzker gives a COVID-19 update Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - Governor Pritzker is joined by Dr. Michael Lin, Internal Medicine Specialist and Hospital Epidemiologist at Rush Hospital, who discusses the dangers and health consequences of playing youth sports during the COVID-19 pandemic

Governor Pritzker gives a COVID-19 update Thursday, September 10, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - Governor Pritzker highlights Region 7—Will and Kankakee counties—which is beginning a downward trend, with a current 7-day rolling average of 7.4%. Unfortunately, Region 4—the Metro East—continues to see high rates of community spread with a 10

Governor Pritzker holds a memorial service in Springfield to honor those who have lost their lives to COVID-19 Wednesday, September 9, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - Governor Pritzker honors Illinoisans who have lost their lives to COVID-19. Community faith leaders and families join together to mourn and begin to heal as a community at the First Presbyterian Church

Governor Pritzker highlights the impact of the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund (ICRF) and announces the final round of funding Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - Governor Pritzker announces ICRF’s fifth and final installment of $7.5 million in grants, which in total surpasses $30 million to serve over 114,000 families thus far. The final round of funding focused

Governor Pritzker holds a memorial service in Chicago to honor those who have lost their lives to COVID-19 Thursday, September 3, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - Governor Pritzker honors Chicagoans who have lost their lives to COVID-19. Families and community faith leaders join together to mourn and begin to heal as a community at the Rockefeller Memorial Chapel

Governor Pritzker joins health experts to give a COVID-19 update Wednesday, September 2, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - Governor Pritzker announces additional COVID-19 mitigation efforts, implemented in the Metro East region on September 2. As the state continues to monitor each region, Region 4 has increased its positivity rate following initial mitigations and is reporting a 7-day rolling test positivity averaging 9

Governor Pritzker joins health experts to give a COVID-19 update Tuesday, Augest 25, 2020

Governor Pritzker joins University of Illinois leaders to give a COVID-19 update Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor Pritzker announced that the FDA gave the green light under their Emergency Use Authorization powers for the University of Illinois’ new saliva-based COVID-19 test at the Urbana-Champaign lab. The Governor also highlighted that Region 4, the Metro East region, is operating under stricter mitigation requirements after surpassing an 8 percent average positivity rate for three consecutive days

Governor Pritzker joined local leaders to discuss the COVID-19 response in the Metro East region Monday, August 17, 2020 East St. Louis, Ill. - Governor Pritzker and Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike highlighted the new COVID-19 mitigation efforts, implemented in the Metro East area on August 18th. Region 4 has reported three consecutive days of a test positivity rate of 8 percent or higher, triggering additional mitigation efforts as outlined in the state’s COVID-19 Mitigation Plan

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Wednesday, August 12, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Governor Pritzker holds press conference with medical experts to discuss importance of face coverings and social distancing during COVID-19 pandemic Sunday, August 9, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Governor Pritzker Announces Emergency COVID-19 rules for businesses, schools, and child care establishments Friday, August 7, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker joined local leaders to discuss the COVID-19 response in Peoria Thursday, July 30, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor Pritzker explained the significance of the COVID-19 resurgence mitigation plan on a local level at the Peoria County Health Department. Peoria has recently issued new advisories and increased visual mitigation reminders in response to a dangerous rise in health metrics

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Wednesday, July 22, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Wednesday, July 15, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Thursday, June 25, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Friday, May 29, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Thursday, May 28, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Wednesday, May 27, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Friday, May 22, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Thursday, May 21, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Tuesday, May 19, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Monday, May 18, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Friday, May 15, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Thursday, May 14, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Monday, May 11, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Friday, May 8, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Thursday, May 7, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Wednesday, May 6, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Tuesday, May 5, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Monday, May 4, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Sunday, May 3, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Saturday, May 2, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Friday, May 1, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Thursday, April 30, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Monday, April 27, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Sunday, April 26, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Saturday, April 25, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Friday, April 24, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Thursday, April 23, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Monday, April 20, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Sunday, April 19, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Saturday, April 18, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Friday, April 17, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Thursday, April 16, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Tuesday, April 14, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Monday, April 13, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Sunday, April 12, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Saturday, April 11, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Friday, April 10, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Thursday, April 9, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Tuesday, April 7, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Monday, April 6, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Sunday, April 5, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Saturday, April 4, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Friday, April 3, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Thursday, April 2, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Monday, March 30, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Sunday, March 29, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Saturday, March 28, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Friday, March 27, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Thursday, March 26, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Monday, March 23, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Sunday, March 22, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Saturday, March 21, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Friday, March 20, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Thursday, March 19, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Monday, March 16, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Sunday, March 15, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Saturday, March 14, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Friday, March 13, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Thursday, March 12, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Monday, March 9, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Thursday, March 5, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Monday, March 2, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Gov. Pritzker’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference Friday, February 28, 2020 Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker addresses the media concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

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