Containment Zone Set Up In New Rochelle
by Monsey.info
Governor Andrew Cuomo took another step to stem the spread of the Coronavirus in new Rochelle by establishing a containment zone around the local Young Israel.
The Governor said that “We are implementing new emergency measures in New Rochelle, which has the biggest cluster of Coronavirus cases in the state.”
The new measures, starting on Thursday, would restrict gatherings for two weeks within the containment zone. The zone spans one mile, in the area hardest hit in the city
We are implementing new emergency measures in New Rochelle, which has the biggest cluster of #Coronavirus cases in the state.
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) March 10, 2020
Starting on Thursday for 2 wks, there will be a containment zone with a 1 mile radius around the site of the most cases in New Rochelle. pic.twitter.com/y4eZDK9zfU
These new emergency measures come at the recommendation of Health Commissioner Dr. Zucker.
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) March 10, 2020
The State will work with impacted schools to ensure any child who currently depends on food assistance programs will continue to receive those benefits during this 2-week period.
