Reports Says Gov. Cuomo's Family Given COVID Testing Priority

Reports indicate that during the early pandemic, family members and influential people received priority COVID testing facilitated by state officials. Tests were transported by state troopers to Albany labs for prioritized results. This occurred when the general public faced testing delays. Cuomo's office dismissed these claims.

What priority was reportedly given to certain individuals for COVID tests?

How did Cuomo's administration assist family members and influential people regarding COVID testing?

What actions did state troopers take concerning the COVID tests?

What was the situation for the average person trying to get tested at the beginning of the pandemic?

What was Cuomo's office's response to the reports about testing access?