The state of Illinois and the City of Chicago are entering phase 4 of their response of COVID-19 Pandemic.

In this phase, outdoor and indoor events are permitted with safety guidelines to promote healthy behaviors that reduce the spread of COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the near-complete shutdown of the events industry, Jodi Wolf joined the NACE COVID-19 Task Force IL & Chicago Steering Committee.  Through this committee, she directly advises state & local government officials on the best practices to quickly and safely re-open the events & hospitality industries.

• Social distancing
• Hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette
• Cloth face coverings
• Adequate cleaning and wearable supplies to promote guests and staff safety-listed by CDC and local authorities
• Post Highly Visible Signs  (e.g., at entrances, in restrooms)
• Adequate cleaning and disinfection of surfaces around the venue and in between uses
• Ensure adequate ventilation (equipment like fans are used, take steps to minimize air from them blowing from one person directly at another person)
• Venues layout design to promote social distancing with multiple exits and entrances and discouraging crowded waiting areas
• Adequate staff training