London doctors warn of the health risks of 'illegal minyanim'

Two consultant doctors in London have urged community members not to take part in "illegal minyanim".

In a message circulated on social media, Dr Michael Markiewicz, consultant paediatrician at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, and Dr Anthony Gubbay, consultant anaesthetist at the Royal Free Trust, pointed out that the aim of lockdown was “to limit the virus spreading. Because it if spreads out of control, then it can cause much more harm.

“By keeping minyanim going, you are increasing the risk of spreading the virus regardless.”

They noted that in schools and businesses, contract tracing was in use.

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