Cuomo says New York hospitals have to increase capacity by 100%

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Sunday that he is asking hospitals in the state to increase their capacity by 100% and waiving relevant state regulations to allow them to do so. Cuomo said the state might need 110,000 hospital beds, when only 53,000 are currently available. Watch his press conference here.

[songsfromspringcreekave]

This is how a leader leads. This is how a leader communicates facts and reassures the American public that we are a team. Mr. Cuomo is the kind of leader we need in a crisis like this. Stay safe everyone, heed the warnings and advice.

[alimonytony]

I don’t even know what party Cuomo belongs to and I don’t care. This is the kind of leader everyone needs. Facts and caring. No BS.

[stealthlord]

I stay at home and drive straight to work (I'm an overnight stocker at a grocery store) and I'm 31 years the 70 year olds see 71 they deserve our respect aka us staying away

[sidneyboo]

I feel like Cuomo is doing news and talks almost everyday. Thanks for making decisive actions and taking this seriously.

[rosemarydaniel]

Too bad Governor Cuomo isn't the one running for president instead of Joe Biden, he would do a much better job!!

[kevinescobar]

Im not even a New Yorker and Cummo makes ME feel reassured and safer LOL

[stylovore]

This is how you step up to the plate. Plain-spoken, direct, to the point, reassuring, realistic, informative, no obfuscation or equivocation to be heard. Real leadership in time of crisis.

[Damiano]

It is almost medicinal to listen to a sane leader speak firmly, factually and empathetically about our current status here in NYC.

[tomdolan]

I'm a 65 year old hospital worker. I'm going to work until I'm sick...people are depending on us and I refuse to live in fear.

[magicforest]

Watching from Sweden. This man is a great leader. Great at communicating. I love the frank and direct way he speaks. No BS. I get more useful information from this man than I’ve gotten from any of the world leaders I’ve been listening to.
Our epidemiologist in Sweden is also very trustworthy, but he’s more scarce with words. Very Swedish, I guess...

Much love to all you New Yorkers from Stockholm! We’re all in this together now. All over the world. Hang in there and KEEP SOCIAL DISTANCE!!! 🇸🇪❤️🇺🇸

[heather]

Love or hate him, Cuomo is handling this emergency with professionalism and strong leadership. I respect him and his ability to act while reassuring his people.

[vetteluvnh]

Want to start by saying I've never been a fan of Governor Cuomo's politics or policies, but I have to admit, I find his leadership & communication during this pandemic among the best of any political figure! Outstanding job Governor Cuomo! -BTW, yes I'm also a Trump supporter.

[kyrenfaaron]

i disagree with cuomo on many levels, but the way he's been handling the situation is very welcome amongst all the panic and change..

[Kelli]

Cuomo has the right tone and message at this time. My anxiety lessened just listening to him. He's a good leader.

[engineerscott]

If I was the President, I would seriously consider copy and pasting these slides the Governor uses and reading them verbatim. Great common sense delivered in a calm, collected way.

[Bthebarber]

Why isn’t this man running for president!!

[AndrewAzurdia]

NYC residents need to chill out and STAY HOME!! Nobody needs to be out socializing at a time like this, STAY HOME! LISTEN to your Gov. and do your part. Great Job by Gov. Cuomo.

[concertmom]

That is very disrespectful to those of us staying home and praying for this to end.
Please listen and stay home 🏡

[rodm.]

Yes this is how you convey confidence - no bull and a sense of purpose

[cgio]

Cuomo is showing how a leader should lead.