NYC reinforces virus rules for some private schools
Concerned about an uptick in coronavirus cases in certain Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods with large Orthodox Jewish populations, the city’s health commissioner on Friday issued an order reiterating that private schools had to follow virus safety protocols.
The order from Dr. Dave Chokshi said non-public schools in the particular group of affected zip codes had to maintain 6 feet of distance between people, and that face coverings would be required in all buildings.
They would have to comply with the department’s protocols on opening and closing if a student or staff member is confirmed to have the virus.
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