Borough Park

After NYC’s threat, mask wearing increases in Orthodox neighborhoods — at least on the streets

“It’s all an outdoor show for the media,” one Borough Park resident said. “No one wears the mask indoors, in the packed shul.”

Brooklyn synagogue and Orthodox ambulance corps warn of new COVID cases amid rising fear of a second wave

Hatzoloh of Rockland County, which serves a number of large Orthodox communities near New York City, said it had responded to more calls lately from people with COVID-like symptoms.

New COVID-19 cases in Orthodox communities elicit concern as school year and High Holidays near

Left unchecked, the increasing number have the potential to turn next month’s gatherings in schools and synagogues into superspreader events, leaders say.