Most families are hunkering down and plan to spend chol hamoed at home. The local park systems in NYC, Lakewood and Monsey which annually are crowded with large numbers of frum families have all said they will be closed and police will be nearby to block any large gatherings that violate social distancing rules. Don’t believe anything you hear from the WH that by Easter Sunday the worst will be over and people will be crowding into their houses of worship. It MAY happen in rural Wyoming but zero percent liklihood in the NY metro area. Don’t get the kids hopes up by planning “outings” for chol hamoed. Explain the realities of what is and will continue to be the norms for the next several weeks, at least through Pesach.
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