No, the COVID-19 resurgence mitigations for Regions 7 and 8 taking effect on October 23, 2020, do not apply to banks and will not affect bank lobbies or require lobby closures. The resurgence mitigations are being implemented under the state’s Restore Illinois Resurgence Plan, and they apply only to bars, restaurants, and meetings, social events, and gatherings.

For resources related to our guidance, please see:

• Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Restore Illinois, Mitigation measures effective October 23rd for Regions 7 and 8 (Listing new mitigation requirements applicable to bars, restaurants, and meetings, social events, and gatherings, with no new requirements applicable to banks or retail establishments.)

• Office of the Governor, State Public Health Officials Announce COVID-19 Resurgence Mitigations to Take Effect in Regions 7 and 8 on October 23 (October 20, 2020) (“Mitigation measures taking effect October 23 in Regions 7 and 8,” apply to “Bars, . . . Restaurants, . . . and Meetings, Social Events, Gatherings.”)