Cuomo Predicts Coronavirus Could Infect Up to 80 Percent of Americans
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is shedding light on possible outcomes as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. On Sunday during his coronavirus briefing, Cuomo made it clear that he does not believe the pandemic will be…
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is shedding light on possible outcomes as a result of the Coronavirus Outbreak.
On Sunday during his coronavirus briefing, Cuomo made it clear that he does not believe the pandemic will be a “short term situation.”
“This is not a short term situation,” Cuomo said. “This is not a long weekend. This is not a week.”
Cuomo went on to offer a timeline of how long it may take for the United States to get ahead of the curve. However, the best-case scenario would likely be contingent on how the pandemic is handled by not only the Trump administration, state, and local officials but also the American people.
“The timeline — nobody can tell you, it depends on how we handle it — but 40%, up to 80% of the population will wind up getting this virus, all we’re trying to do is slow the spread,” Cuomo continued. “But it will spread, it is that contagious.”
Many states have incorporated stay at home orders but there have also been instances where people have taken the orders lightly.
State officials have speculated that this could likely be the reason for the continued spread. Cuomo noted on Sunday how deceptive things appear. Although it looks like a typical day outside, it is not.