CNN neurosurgeon and medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta said Monday he was “stunned” by the New York governor. Andrew Cuomo
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“When I say‘ experts ’in air appointments, it seems like I don’t really trust the experts, because I don’t,” Cuomo told a news conference Friday.
Gupta responded to those comments in an appearance on CNN’s “The Lead.”
“I’m very stunned that this is what he said,” Gupta told CNN Jake Tapper
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“It’s true that New York has been successful” in containing the pandemic, Gupta continued, “but they had a terrible number in the spring of last year, but they were able to control those numbers. Much of that goes.” be due to the experts and the realization of plans that are sometimes difficult to understand at the time, but over time they make more and more sense. “
Gupta agreed with Tapper’s assessment that the comments were “irresponsible,” especially in light of the number of “people who already doubt” when it comes to receiving 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 the tests,” he said. “If you start taking the credibility out of these experts, I think it’s really damaging.”
The New York Times reported Monday that nine senior state health officials have resigned, citing Cuomo’s leadership, including his failure in the state Department of Health’s immunization plan, which predates coronavirus pandemic.
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The Hill has contacted Cuomo’s office to comment.