Cuomo Says 'I'm Seeing People Die All Around Me' As He Appeals For More Federal Government Help
Source: CBS News
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Gov. Andrew Cuomo continued to push for additional help from the federal government as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread.
There are now 66,497 confirmed coronavirus cases in New York, Cuomo said Monday, including 9,517 hospitalized, 2,352 ICU patients and 4,204 patients who have been hospitalized and discharged. The death toll climbed to 1,218.
“Big picture is the situation is painfully clear now. There’s no question as to what we’re dealing with. There’s no question as to the consequences. There’s no question as to the grief and loss of life. And there’s no question about what we must do. There are only two missions. There are only two operations that we need to perform. First, the public has to be responsible. Stay at home,” Cuomo said.
“It is a mandate. Stay at home. If you’re a non-essential worker, stay at home. If you leave the house you’re exposing yourself to danger. If you leave the house, you’re exposing others to danger.” Cuomo said the isolation can be oppressive but “it is better than the alternative.”...
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Cuomo said people must stay 6 feet apart whenever they go out.
Cuomo again threatened to close down playgrounds if people don’t get the message and stay apart.
“Anyone who says this situation is a New York City only situation is in a state of denial. You see this virus move across the state, you see the virus move across this nation. There is no American who is immune to this virus. I don’t care if you live in Kansas. I don’t care if you live in Texas...
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