The Pritzker administration will distribute more than 60,000 cloth face masks to state agencies, boards, and commissions to protect employees returning to the workplace.
The effort is led by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Central Management Services (CMS), and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.
“As more of our economy reopens and Illinoisans returns to work, the single best thing you can do to help our state is wear a mask everywhere you go,” Gov. JB Pritzker said. “The administration’s top priority remains protecting the health and safety of the people of Illinois; and by providing 60,000 face coverings for the hardworking men and women who help keep state government running, we are ensuring our state workers have the tools they need to stay safe.”
All state employees are required to wear face coverings and practice social distancing in the workplace.
The state obtained these masks from a private party source via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Employees will be provided with cloth masks to reserve medical grade personal protective equipment for healthcare professionals.
