New York Severely Undercounted Nursing Home COVID Deaths

The transcript discusses discrepancies in COVID-19 death reporting in New York under Governor Andrew Cuomo's administration. Initially, the reported numbers were lower than the actual death toll, as the state only counted deaths occurring on facility grounds, not those who died in hospitals. Cuomo defended this policy, arguing that it was fair to not attribute hospital deaths to nursing homes. The transcript also highlights criticism of a policy allowing COVID-positive patients to return to nursing homes.

What was the discrepancy in the reported COVID death toll in New York's long-term care facilities?

• The reported numbers were accurate.

• The reported numbers were higher than the actual deaths.

• The reported numbers were lower than the actual deaths.

• The reported numbers were only slightly off.

Why did the New York Attorney General criticize the state's COVID death count?

• It included deaths from private homes.

• It counted deaths from unrelated causes.

• It included deaths from other states.

• It only counted deaths on facility grounds.

What was Governor Cuomo's stance on attributing hospital deaths to nursing homes?

• He believed hospitals should be blamed for all deaths.

• He had no opinion on the matter.

• He argued they should not be counted as nursing home deaths.

• He believed they should be counted as nursing home deaths.

What policy of Governor Cuomo faced criticism regarding COVID-positive patients?

• Allowing them to return to nursing homes.

• Sending them to private homes.

• Sending them to other states.

• Allowing them to stay in hospitals indefinitely.

How did Governor Cuomo justify the policy of not counting hospital deaths as nursing home deaths?

• He claimed hospitals were responsible for those deaths.

• He had no justification.

• He thought it was a mistake.

• He believed it was a federal mandate.