COVID-19 Business Resources
Latest Update August 2, 2021
BG's "Substantial" Transmission Risk Level & Mask Guidance Per the CDC tracker, Buffalo Grove (both Cook and Lake Counties) is currently at a ‘substantial’ risk level for the transmission of Covid-19.
As a result of this shift, the CDC and state recommend that all individuals - regardless of vaccinated status should wear a mask indoors in BG and other areas identified with ‘substantial’ or ‘high’ virus transmission levels. As it has in the past, Buffalo Grove will be following CDC and state guidelines. 
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On Tuesday, the CDC released new guidance recommending that vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals should wear a mask indoors in areas identified with ‘substantial’ to ‘high’ virus transmission. This new guidance, which has been endorsed by IL Dept of Health (IDPH) is a result of the increased transmission of the COVID-19 Delta variant. Per the CDC tracker, Buffalo Grove (both Cook and Lake counties) is currently at a 'moderate' transmission level. As it has in the past, Buffalo Grove will be following CDC and state guidelines. The Village will continue to monitor the virus spread and guidance updates.
- Masks are not required for fully vaccinated individuals in most settings.
- Masks are required for unvaccinated individuals in public places AND for all individuals in certain settings such as health care, public transit, airplanes, and congregate settings.
- Masks guidance for schools, daycares, and educational institutions will be established by separate state agencies. Compliance by all individuals is expected.
As of this time, Buffalo Grove is currently at a ‘moderate’ transmission level per the CDC tracker and so the following recommendation is still applicable:
- Businesses should remove signage indicating that masks were required via Village's Executive Order. This signage is no longer applicable as the Executive Order has expired.
- It is recommended that businesses post updated signage regarding mask guidance to help clarify its policies to employees, visitors, and patrons. See sample signs below:
The CDC released new guidance recommending that vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals should wear a mask indoors in areas identified with ‘substantial’ to ‘high’ virus transmission. As it has in the past, Buffalo Grove will be following CDC and state guidelines.
As it has in the past, Buffalo Grove is aligning its mask policies with the CDC Guidelines and the State. Per the CDC tracker, Buffalo Grove (both Cook and Lake Counties) is currently at a ‘moderate’ transmission level and so the previous mask policy as detailed below is still applicable:
- Masks are not required for fully vaccinated individuals in most settings.
- Masks are required for unvaccinated individuals in public places AND for all individuals in certain settings such as health care, public transit, airplanes, and congregate settings.
- Masks may be required by a business or a place of employment. Compliance by all individuals is expected.
- Masks guidance for schools, daycares, and educational institutions will be established by separate state agencies. Compliance by all individuals is expected.
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