Five Orthodox Jewish institutions in New York City were fined $15,000 fines violation of the health code amid the coronavirus pandemic for having more than 10 people inside, according to reports.
The religious spaces in Borough Park, the site of protests last week, weren’t shut down because police don’t have the authority.
CLICK HERE FOR FULL CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE New restrictions temporarily limit the size of religious gatherings in the COVID-19 hot spots.The restrictions limit attendance at all houses of worship to 25% capacity, or a maximum of 10 people.
Six coronavirus clusters have cropped up in Brooklyn and Queens, as well as Broome, Orange and Rockland counties.The state has closed schools and nonessential businesses in those areas.
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