More than 9,000 recovering coronavirus patients in New York state were released from hospitals into nursing homes early in the pandemic under a controversial order that was scrapped amid criticisms it accelerated outbreaks, according to new records obtained by The Associated Press.
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Report: Over 9,000 COVID patients sent into NY nursing homes
NY nursing home scandal
New numbers about COVID patients sent back to nursing homes in New York are raising more questions about the transparency of state officials.
NEW YORK - According to new records obtained by the Associated Press, over 9,000 recovering coronavirus patients in New York state were released from hospitals into nursing homes early in the pandemic under a controversial directive that was scrapped amid criticism it accelerated outbreaks.
The new number of 9,056 recovering patients sent to hundreds of nursing homes is more than 40% higher than what the state health department previously released. And it raises new questions as to whether a March 25 directive from Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration helped spread sickness and death among residents, a charge the state disputes.
NEW YORK â More than 9,000 recovering coronavirus patients in New York state were released from hospitals into nursing homes early in the pandemic under a controversial directive that was scrapped amid criticism it accelerated outbreaks, according to new records obtained by The Associated Press.
The new number of 9,056 recovering patients sent to hundreds of nursing homes is more than 40% higher than what the state health department previously released. And it raises new questions as to whether a March 25 directive from Gov. Andrew Cuomo s administration helped spread sickness and death among residents, a charge the state disputes. The lack of transparency and the meting out of bits of important data has undermined our ability to both recognize the scope and severity of what s going on and address it, said Richard Mollot, the executive director of the Long Term Care Community Coalition, a residents advocacy group.