Edited by: TJVNews.com
At least 100 people have tested positive for the new coronavirus in Borough Park, a Hasidic neighborhood in Brooklyn, according to a JTA report.
The Jewish Telegraphic Agency confirmed the number with an official at Asisa, an urgent care clinic in the New York City neighborhood that caters to the Hasidic community.
According to the official, who asked to remain anonymous because of restrictions on speaking to the media, the 100 positive tests have come since the clinic began testing on Friday morning. Asisa has conducted 1,000 total tests, the official said.
As of Tuesday, there are 814 total coronavirus cases in New York City, according to its Department of Health.
In a statement released by Ateres Avrohom and Continental, the halls announce that they will be closing their doors, effective immediately, until such time as it is safe to open, as was reported by the VIN web site.
This decision follows the directive set forth by the Mayor and Governor, that all NYC wedding halls should be temporarily closed.
With the coronavirus pandemic causing a level of anxiety among members of the community, Chai Urgent Care was declared an eligible testing site for the disease by New York City health department officials.
In order not to endanger regular patients, Chai Urgent Care said it will be conducting all testing at a tent located outside their clinics. No testing or suspected coronavirus cases will be in the building. The clinic itself will be sterilized and kept clean.
There is no appointment necessary for a test. Just walk into any Chai Urgent Care location and its professional staff will conduct the coronavirus test.
Managers at the clinic said that for years, they have been rehearsing for the eventuality of a pandemic and have an ironclad plan in place. Staff members and providers have rigorously practiced it in order to be ready to safely serve patients as soon as needed. That plan kicked in as soon as it became apparent that the coronavirus was a life threatening illness.
Some of the safety features the Chai Urgent Care clinic is undertaking include wiping down the building and disinfecting it before each shift. Environmental protection agents also roam the building throughout the day and give it a scrubbing every few hours.
Each shift begins with a 15-minute conference call, in which providers and staff members go through the latest information on the coronavirus outbreak and what is being done to protect Chai Urgent Care staffers and patients from its effects.
Each one of the clinic’s locations has a considerable supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which include a sufficient quantity of hand sanitizers and all safety gear needed to protect staffers and patients.
Chai Urgent Care locations are open every day from 2PM – Midnight!
Boro Park location:
3808 14th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11218
718-972-2424
Williamsburg location:
735 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
718-333-2424
Lakewood location:
400 New Hampshire Ave,
Lakewood, NJ, 08701
732-994-2424
Jackson location:
2206 W County Line Rd
Jackson Township, NJ 08527
732-655-2424
Staten Island location:
1975 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10306
646-558-2424
