CNN neurosurgeon and medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta said Monday he was “stunned” by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo
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“When I say ‘experts’ in aerial quotes, it sounds like I don’t really trust the experts because I don’t,” Cuomo said in a news conference Friday.
Gupta responded to those comments in a performance on CNN’s “The Lead.”
“I’m really amazed he said that,” Gupta told CNN Jake Tapper
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“It is true that New York has been successful” in containing the pandemic, Gupta continued, but “they had terrible numbers in the spring of last year, but were able to get those numbers under control. in large part by the experts and by implementing plans that were sometimes difficult to understand at the time, but become more and more logical over time. “
Gupta went on to say that Tapper’s comments were “irresponsible”, especially in light of the number of “people already hesitant” about seeking expert advice during the pandemic.
“They don’t believe in the virus, they don’t believe in getting the vaccine, they don’t understand the value of testing,” he said. “If you take any of the credibility from those experts, I think it’s really, really damaging.”
The New York Times reported on Monday that nine senior state health officials have left office, citing Cuomo’s leadership, including his failure to follow the State Department of Health’s vaccination plan, which predates the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Hill has contacted Cuomo’s office for comment.