Chicago Mayor Announces 30-Day Stay-At-Home Order Starting Monday
This Thursday, the city of Chicago announced a 30-day stay-at-home order to take effect next week. This move comes as Illinois and other states across the country are experiencing a rapid surge in COVID-19 cases.
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot made the announcement during a news confrence this afternoon. Lightfoot explained that the city would also be imposing other restrictions on gatherings and public activities, — an action that “calls on all Chicagoans to follow clear measures to protect their community and help us flatten the curve,” she said.
“Chicago has reached a critical point in the second surge of COVID-19, demanding that we undertake this multi-faceted and comprehensive effort to stop the virus in its tracks,” said Lightfoot. “The gains we have made this past year have been the result of our willingness to work together,” she added. “Even in this difficult moment, we will continue to unite as we always have for our city in order to halt the rise we’re seeing, shake out of the fatigue we’ve been experiencing, and make the crucial difference in what our future is going to look like,” The Hill quotes.
The Mayor elaborated in a tweet saying, “EFFECTIVE MONDAY: I’m issuing a Stay-at-Home Advisory asking all Chicagoans to only leave their homes for essential needs, including work and school.“ Another tweet read: “Too many of our low-wage employees are going in because they’re afraid their jobs won’t be protected. I want our essential workers to know that you are supported by your city. If you feel your job is in jeopardy because of your health, please contact the City of Chicago at 311.”
The news site notes that as of Wednesday, Chicago has recorded a total of more than 122,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city, as well as an average of more than 1,900 new infections per day in the past week.
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