Cuomo to Testify on COVID-19 Nursing Home Directive

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is set to testify publicly before the House Oversight Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on September 10 about his administration's handling of COVID-19 in nursing homes. The focus will be on a controversial March 25, 2020 directive that required nursing homes to admit COVID-19-positive patients, which has been linked to over 15,000 deaths. Cuomo has been accused of underreporting these deaths and deflecting responsibility during his closed-door testimony in June, where he claimed ignorance of the directive's origins. House Republicans, including Rep. Brad Wenstrup, have criticized Cuomo for his allegedly callous attitude and lack of remorse. Cuomo's spokesperson has countered, blaming federal guidance from the Trump administration and calling the inquiry politically motivated.