Andrew Cuomo on Monday defended his administration's decision to delay releasing data on Covid-19 deaths in long-term care facilities as state lawmakers say they are considering repealing the governor's emergency powers. Cuomo accused of covering up nursing home Covid-19 deaths Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Gov. Cuomo accused of covering up nursing home Covid-19 deaths 03:27The heart of the issue centers on whether Cuomo and New York health officials could have better prevented the state's nearly 46,000 Covid-19 deaths , the second-most of any US state. In recent months, Cuomo has repeatedly sought to dismiss questions about the data on nursing home deaths as a "political attack." When I say the State Department of Health -- as the report said -- the State Department of Health followed federal guidance.

Source: CNN February 15, 2021 19:20 UTC