Cuomo Faces Intense Criticism Over COVID-19 Nursing Home Directive

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faced severe criticism in a congressional hearing over his administration's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly the directive that required nursing homes to accept recovering COVID-19 patients. Controversy surrounds whether this policy led to increased virus spread in nursing homes.

In a heated congressional subcommittee hearing, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo came under intense scrutiny for his administration's controversial handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in nursing homes.

Pressed by Republicans, Cuomo defended the March 2020 directive that required nursing homes to admit patients recovering from COVID-19. The directive, which was later rescinded, has been scrutinized for possibly accelerating outbreaks in these facilities, although exact causality remains debated.

Cuomo attributed the challenges to inadequate federal support, while rivals accused him of endangering lives and staging a cover-up. The hearing underscored the ongoing dispute over the policy's impact, with families of victims demanding accountability.

(With inputs from agencies.)