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State Now Giving Metro East Until Sept. 2 To Reduce Numbers Or Restaurants And Bars Will Be Outdoors Only

August 24, 2020|Monroe County Independent
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Metro East Region 4's positivity rate is a 9.4 percent - remaining above the 8 percent state mandated threshold since Aug. 11.
Metro East Region 4's positivity rate is a 9.4 percent - remaining above the 8 percent state mandated threshold since Aug. 11.

Earlier today (Monday, Aug. 24) the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) informed Metro East bars, restaurants and gaming establishments that by mid-week they likely would be restricted to outdoor service only. The powers that be stated Metro East Region 4’s continued rise in covid numbers, including the positivity rate remaining above 8 percent, was …

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