The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has not yet released an updated order or guidance at this time. An official press release from December 31st is also not posted on their web site. Using the information below, the Recreation Department will be updating its protocols.
The Recreation Department will not be requiring proof of vaccination for individuals 18 years or younger.
No cancellations from classes were processed for those that sent an e-mail to recdesk@wsprings.com. You will be contacted asking if you would still like to cancel your registration.
The Recreation Department’s website will continue to be updated at https://wsprings.com/561/COVID-19
We look forward to updated information from CCDPH.
From Cook County Department of Public Health’s Facebook page dated 1/2/22:
Cook County Department of Public Health
On Friday, the Cook County Department of Public Health* clarified Mitigation Order 2021-11 to specify what will be allowed in youth athletics.
CCDPH is acting in alignment with the Chicago Department of Public Health to have a consistent policy across Cook County and in response to requests for clarification related to youth athletics and recreation.
CCDPH will continue to evaluate emerging science along with the impact of its orders and guidance and make necessary adjustments as needed.
The following are exempt from the order:
• An individual 18 years of age or younger who enters a business subject to this Order to participate in an activity sponsored by a school, park district, child care or after-school program, or other organizations as defined in guidance by the Cook County Department of Public Health
• Youth or adults participating in special recreation programs
• Spectators of indoor sporting events provided that no food or drink is being served and that they remain masked at all time
Masking requirements are still in place in these facilities. Other fitness facilities in these buildings, such as fitness centers for individual workouts or group classes for adults are still covered under the masking and vaccination orders.
An updated order and guidance will be issued and effective Monday, January 3, 2022.
*CCDPH’s jurisdiction includes suburban Cook County, minus Evanston, Skokie, Oak Park and Stickney Township.
Dr. Rachel Rubin
Dr. Kiran Joshi
Co-Leads and Senior Medical Officers
Cook County Department of Public Health