Young Israel of New Rochelle Ordered To Suspend Services Over Caronavirus Exposure

by Monsey.info

Temple Young Israel of New Rochelle was ordered to halt all services after one of its congregants, a lawyer and Orthodox Jew, was found to have the virus.

Exposure warnings were also published for anyone who attended services at the Young Israel on February 22nd, and a funeral and Bas Mitzvah on February 23rd. Those who attended were ordered into self quarantine, with the threat of mandation by the State for those who do not comply.

The news of the confirmed coronavirus case also shut down three schools, including one in Riverdale and two in Westchester.