GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER IS SIGNING A NEW LAW TO PROTECT THE STATE’S HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE AS THE PANDEMIC EMERGENCY OFFICIALLY ENDS NEXT MONTH. 

THE BILL WAS SPONSORED BY REPRESENTATIVE BOB MORGAN OF DEERFIELD, WHO WANTS TO ENSURE TEMPORARY HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS CAN STAY ON THE JOB.

THESE WORKERS WILL BE ABLE TO OBTAIN FULL LICENSURE AS WELL. MORGAN SAYS THE LAW ALSO ALLOWS FOR CONTINUED ACCESS TO FLU AND COVID-19 TESTING AND VACCINATION AT LOCAL PHARMACIES.

THE NEW LAW TAKES EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.