Pritzker modifies vaccine, testing requirements for certain industries

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Gov. J.B. Pritzker is issuing an updated executive order modifying vaccine and testing requirements for some industries. 

At long term care facilities, staff who aren't up-to-date on their vaccines will need to test weekly if they're in a moderate risk area, and twice-weekly in a high risk area.

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Unvaccinated staff at hospitals and other healthcare facilities will now be required to test weekly only if located in a high transmission risk area.

Vaccine mandates for higher education employees, students and medical service providers will not be reissued.