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Governor eases COVID-19 restrictions for school, child care staff

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday, Sept. 15, rescinded requirements that unvaccinated school and childcare personnel get tested for COVID-19 twice weekly. The change goes into effect Friday, Sept. 16.

Pritzker said the decision was made on the advice of medical experts, based on the current conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic and is in line with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance. 

The CDC no longer requires routine testing in schools or childcare…

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