Let the record reflect that on the same day the governor green-lighted a football game, New York hit post-summer highs for three key COVID-19 metrics: hospitalizations, seven-day average infections and testing positivity rate. 
As of 12/29:
Hospitalizations - 7,892 (+78)
Seven-day average new infections - 11,331 (+463)
Testing positivity rate - 6.5% (+0.3%)
Hospitalizations - 7,892 (+78)
Seven-day average new infections - 11,331 (+463)
Testing positivity rate - 6.5% (+0.3%)
The risks associated with sitting in a half-empty outdoor stadium might well be tolerable. But how is this consistent with his public health messaging? How do Bills fans take precedence over nursing home residents, schoolchildren, small business owners, family dinners, etc.?
From yesterday:
"The fact is that social gatherings spread the virus if we are not smart. ... As we approach the end of the holiday season, the rest of us must stay tough. Remember - if we act smart, than we can avoid shutdowns and win this war." governor.ny.gov/news/governor-…
"The fact is that social gatherings spread the virus if we are not smart. ... As we approach the end of the holiday season, the rest of us must stay tough. Remember - if we act smart, than we can avoid shutdowns and win this war." governor.ny.gov/news/governor-…
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