Illinois moves into ‘Bridge Phase’ Friday

(WSIL) -- On May 5, 2020, . Almost exactly one year later, on May 6, 2021, we now know when we are scheduled to reach the fifth and final phase.

Last week, Governor JB Pritzker announced the state is moving to the “Bridge Phase�� of reopening on May 14 and is scheduled to move to Phase 5 on June 11.

“Illinoisans have worked so hard over the past year and a half to keep their families and neighbors safe, and reaching Bridge Phase means that we’re closer than ever to a return to normalcy,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “To keep up this progress, I urge every eligible Illinoisan �� now including 12 to 15-year-olds �� to get vaccinated as soon as possible.��

So what’s the difference between Phase 4, the “Bridge Phase�� and Phase 5? We break it down for you:

Dining
- Phase 4: Seated areas: Patrons �� 6 feet apart; parties �� 10, Standing areas: 25% capacity
  - Indoors: 50% capacity with no more than 100 people per space; table size �� 6, Outdoors: 6 feet between parties; table size �� 10
- Bridge Phase: Seated areas: Patrons �� 6 feet apart; parties �� 10, Standing areas: 30% capacity indoors; 50% capacity outdoors
Health and fitness
- Phase 4: 50% capacity, Group fitness classes of 50 or fewer indoors or 100 or fewer outdoors
- Bridge Phase: 60% capacity, Group fitness classes of 50 or fewer indoors or 100 or fewer outdoors
Offices
- Phase 4: 50% capacity
- Bridge Phase: 60% capacity
Personal care
- Phase 4: 50% capacity
- Bridge Phase: 60% capacity
Retail and service counter
- Phase 4: 50% capacity
- Bridge Phase: 60% capacity
Amusement parks
- Phase 4: 25% capacity
- Bridge Phase: 60% capacity
Festivals and general admission outdoor spectator events
- Phase 4: 15 people per 1,000 sq. ft.
- Bridge Phase: 30 people per 1,000 sq. ft.
Flea and farmers markets
- Phase 4: 25% capacity or 15 people per 1,000 sq. ft.
- Bridge Phase: Indoor: 15 people per 1,000 sq. ft., Outdoor: 30 people per 1,000 sq. ft.
Film production
- Phase 4: 50% capacity
- Bridge Phase: 60% capacity
Meetings, conferences and conventions
- Phase 4: Venue with capacity < 200 persons: Lesser of 50 people or 50% capacity *, Venue with capacity �� 200 persons: Lesser of 250 people or 25% capacity
- Bridge Phase: Lesser of 1,000 people or 60% capacity
Museums
- Phase 4: 25% capacity
- Bridge Phase: 60% capacity
Recreation
- Phase 4: Indoor: Lesser of 50 people or 50% capacity, Outdoor: Maximum groups of 50; multiple groups permissible
- Bridge Phase: Indoor: Lesser of 100 people or 50% capacity, Outdoor: Maximum groups of 100; multiple groups permissible
Social events
- Phase 4: Indoor: Lesser of 50 people or 50% capacity, Outdoor: Lesser of 100 people or 50% capacity
- Bridge Phase: Indoor: 250 people, Outdoor: 500 people
Spectator events (ticketed and seated)
- Phase 4: Indoor venue with capacity < 200 people: Lesser of 50 people or 50% capacity, Outdoor venue or indoor venue with capacity �� 200 people: 25% capacity
- Bridge Phase: 60% capacity
Theaters and performing arts
- Phase 4: Indoor venue with capacity < 200 persons: Lesser of 50 or 50% capacity, Outdoor venue or indoor venue with capacity �� 200 persons: 25% capacity
- Bridge Phase: 60% capacity
Zoos
- Phase 4: 25% capacity, Lesser of 50 or 50% at indoor exhibits
- Bridge Phase: 60% capacity

Once the state moves into Phase 5, conventions, festivals and large events are permitted, and all businesses, schools, and places of recreation can open with new safety guidance and procedures in place.

As of May 6, 2021, Illinoisans will still need to wear masks once the state does move into Phase 5.

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IDPH will continue to monitor the number of ICU hospital beds that are available, the number of patients who are hospitalized with COVID-19, and the number of people being newly admitted to the hospital because of COVID-19-like-illness. Should the state see a significant increase in deaths, hospitalizations, and the number of people being admitted to the hospital because of COVID-19, the state will remain in the Bridge Phase instead of moving to Phase 5.