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Hochul’s COVID-19 death toll revision earns praise of NYC lawmakers, Cuomo critics

By Robert Pozarycki Posted on August 25, 2021
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In a move seen as a statement of accountability and transparency, new Governor Kathy Hochul announced a revised COVID-19 death toll on Tuesday that included about 12,000 more fatalities than previously reported during the Cuomo Administration.

New York state’s COVID-19 death toll, from March 1, 2020 through Aug. 24, 2021, now stands at 55,395. According to Hochul’s office, this figure represents the total number of COVID-19 deaths reported to and compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Hochul’s COVID-19 death toll revision earns praise of NYC lawmakers, Cuomo critics

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