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Calls grow for firing of ex-Cuomo health chief over COVID nursing home scandal after CDC hiring

  • Former NY health commissioner Howard Zucker oversaw nursing homes receiving COVID-19 patients, allegedly fueling deaths.
  • Zucker accused of covering up thousands of nursing home deaths and mishandling pandemic response.
  • Zucker recently hired by CDC for senior global health role, sparking backlash from GOP lawmakers.
  • Rep. Stefanik and other NY Republicans demand Zucker's firing from CDC over his "reckless decisions."
  • Investigation found NY health dept under Zucker undercounted COVID nursing home deaths.
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