Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faced intense scrutiny during a congressional subcommittee hearing regarding his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in nursing homes. The focus was on a directive issued in March 2020 that initially prevented nursing homes from refusing COVID-19 patients. This directive was later rescinded amid concerns that it may have contributed to outbreaks.
Republicans criticized Cuomo for the directive, calling it 'deadly' and 'dangerous and disastrous.' Cuomo defended his actions, attributing shortcomings to the federal government's response. He denied allegations of a cover-up and emphasized the need to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed.
