9,000 Recovering Patients Sent To NY Nursing Homes

During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, more recovering patients were released from hospitals to nursing homes than initially reported. Over 9,000 patients were transferred, exceeding previous state health department figures by 40%. This was due to a directive from Governor Andrew Cuomo in March, aimed at freeing up hospital space. The directive was reversed two months later following criticism that it may have accelerated virus spread.

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