• Phase 1 Rapid Spread: This reflects the period of initial spread of the virus when the original Stay At Home Order was announced. While moving back to this phase is possible if case counts move in the wrong direction, the phases, regions, and measures are designed with the intention of minimizing this possibility.

• In order to move to the next phase: new cases, hospital capacity, and testing are all measured. Slowing of new case rates, availability of surge capacity in adult medical and surgical beds, ICU beds, and ventilators are measured and the consistent ability to perform 10,000 tests per day statewide is needed.
• Phase 2 Flattening: is the phase all regions of the State are currently in with the modified Stay at Home Order in place. This phase reflects a flattening of the curve.
• In order to move to the next phase: cases and capacity, testing and tracing are also measured. Maintaining regional hospital surge capacity, at or under a 20% positivity rate and increasing no more than 10% points over a 14-day period. No overall increase (i.e. stability or decrease) in hospital admissions for COVID-19-like illness for 28 days, and available surge capacity of at least 14% of ICU beds, medical and surgical beds, and ventilators. Testing available for all patients, health care workers, first responders, people with underlying conditions, and residents and staff in congregate living facilities Contact tracing must begin.
• Phase 3 Recovery: Infection rates must be declining, along with hospitalization capacity and rates. Businesses previously deemed non-essential can reopen with limited capacity while following proper guidelines. In health care regions that meet case data non essential manufacturing can open in accordance with guidance. Telework is still strongly encouraged at this point especially for the most vulnerable populations.
• In order to move to the next phase: Cases, capacity, testing and tracing are all measured. Regional hospitalization rates must be at or under 20% positivity rate and increasing no more than 10% over a 14-day period. No overall increase (i.e. stability or decrease) in hospital admissions for COVID-19-like illness for 28 days. Available surge capacity of at least 14% of ICU beds. Testing must be widely available, tracing and monitoring those diagnosed for more than 90% of cases in region.
• Phase 4 Revitalization: A region would need to see continued declines in all categories. Restaurants, bars, spas and retail could reopen with proper guidance along with summer and day programs for children and all outdoor recreation would be allowed. Gatherings will be limited to 50 people and is subject to change.
• In order to move to the next phase: Vaccine, effective and widely available treatment, or the elimination of new cases over a sustained period of time through herd immunity or other factors. 
• Phase 5 Illinois Restored: All sectors of the economy reopen with businesses, schools, and recreation resuming normal operations with new safety guidance and procedures. Conventions, festivals, and large events can take place.