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COVID-19: Rockland Health Department Fines School, Synagogue For Rules Violations COVID-19: Rockland Health Department Fines School, Synagogue For Rules Violations
Covid-19: Rockland Health Department Fines School, Synagogue For Rules Violations A school and a synagogue in Rockland County have been issued fines of up to $2,000 for violating a county order requiring closure due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Rockland County Department of Health said on Thursday, March 26, they have been deploying inspectors as complaints are received to protect the public health and ensure compliance with the department's school closure order, said John Lyon, spokesman for Rockland County.  The two sites found in violation on Wednesday, March 25, included: Central UTA of Monsey, 236 Cherry Lane, Airmont Kahal Shaarei Tefillah, 7 Nel…

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State Of Emergency Declared Due To Measles Outbreak In Rockland State Of Emergency Declared Due To Measles Outbreak In Rockland
State Of Emergency Declared Due To Measles Outbreak In Rockland This story has been updated. As Rockland County continues to experience the "worst measles outbreak in the country" since the disease was eradicated in 2000, County Executive Ed Day has declared a state of emergency for all unvaccinated residents. Under the emergency, anyone who is under 18 years of age and unvaccinated against the measles will be barred from public places until the declaration expires in 30 days or until they have received the MMR vaccination, said Day. The measure goes into effect at midnight on Tuesday, March 26, Day said. Since the outbreak began in late September of …

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by Kathy Reakes