Kendal continues under a sensible but difficult set of rules which have been promulgated to ensure safety and continued good health.
There have been some voices seeking a relaxation in order to provide our residents with a more fulfilling social life. There is no question everybody at Kendal would welcome such a situation. However, that is just not possible at the current time.
Lisa Wacht, Kendal’s Health Services Administrator, explained:
WHY we continue with our restrictions:
The curve of infection rate is flattening, but new cases are diagnosed daily, especially in Westchester County.
Our approximately 300 residents are among the most vulnerable population; it is the expectation of the Department of Health that as a CCRC we keep measures in place to minimize exposure and preserve life.
WHEN will Kendal look toward easing restrictions? When the timing is right, aligned with New York State directives. Consider:New York remains on PAUSE through May 15, and only then will some regions enter Phase I of reopening if they have had a 14-day decline in the number of new cases; we should expect that Westchester County (coupled with NYC and Long Island) will be among the last to reopen.
Leadership (both Kendal administration and Resident Council) is looking ahead to evaluate what our first steps might be... but we can’t make plans now without knowing what the landscape will be at the time reopening can commence.