
A close contact is defined as someone who was less than 6 feet away for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period from a person who tests positive for COVID-19 starting 2 days before the infected person developed symptom, or the date they tested positive if they do not have symptoms. This also applies to patrons who have a medical exemption and are unable to wear a face mask.Ĭlose Contact Notification and Mask RequirementĬlose contacts of the positive individual will be notified via email or telephone call as soon as possible. This situation includes some sports programming where masks are not able to be worn at all times including swimming, wrestling, boxing and some gymnastics programming.
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The patron will need to isolate and will not be able to participate in park programs or use indoor park facilities for at least five days from the day of the positive test or the day that symptoms began. When a patron within a Park Program tests positive for COVID-19, they should immediately notify the Park Supervisor of the park where the patron is enrolled. Procedures Followed When a Positive Case is Identified in a Program If the patron is an adult they will be asked to leave the park. If a patron begins to show signs of COVID-19 symptoms while at the park, they will be separated from their group or class and taken to an isolation area and parents or caregivers will be immediately notified so the patron can be picked up. Cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing.Please be on the lookout for common symptoms of COVID-19, which include: Park patrons are responsible for supplying their own face coverings.Īll patrons should self-monitoring for symptoms of COVID-19 and stay home if they feel sick. We encourage everyone to wear a face coverings, especially while indoors and be supportive of others who choose to wear a mask outdoors as well. Clean and disinfect all high touch surfaces regularlyįace covering are not required, however, they are strongly recommended in our public indoor settings.Conduct contact tracing and notify close contacts following a positive case.Keep groups or classes together and “static” to the greatest extent possible.


The following COVID-19 updated policies and procedures will be implemented for our Fall 2022 Programming (including Park Kids). If you are at high risk for severe illness, talk to your healthcare provider about whether you need to wear a mask and take other precautions.Follow all isolation guidance, including wearing a face mask.Stay up to date* with COVID-19 vaccines.In Low Risk the Chicago Park District and Chicago Department of Public Health strongly recommend individuals: The City of Chicago and Cook County are currently in the "Low" risk category for community transmission of COVID-19. Chicago Park District’s COVID-19 Response Plan
