New York Severely Undercounted Nursing Home COVID Deaths

The transcript discusses discrepancies in COVID-19 death reporting in New York under Governor Andrew Cuomo's administration. Initially, the reported numbers were lower than the actual death toll, as the state only counted deaths occurring on facility grounds, not those who died in hospitals. Cuomo defended this policy, arguing that it was fair to not attribute hospital deaths to nursing homes. The transcript also highlights criticism of a policy allowing COVID-positive patients to return to nursing homes.

What reasoning did Cuomo provide for nursing home operators regarding deaths?

What policy did Cuomo defend regarding patients who tested positive for COVID-19?