Arrr! Me in-laws met their fate from the dreaded COVID in 2020. Be we prepared for the next plague? Time for some answers! Aye!
2024-03-02
Arrr mateys, if another pestilence were to strike New York and the colonies, be we prepared to face it head on? Let us not be caught with our britches down again like we did with the 2020 COVID calamity! Aye aye, let's be smarter this time!
In the immortal words of the great Winston Churchill in 1948, "Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it." Looking back at the spring of 2020 in New York during the COVID-19 epidemic, one can't help but wonder how our current leaders would handle another pandemic. The lack of a thorough investigation into the decisions made during that time is concerning, as it puts lives and livelihoods at risk once again.This catastrophic event has never received a proper post-mortem analysis to evaluate the decisions made by top government officials. Unlike other major disasters in our country's history, such as 9/11 or Hurricane Katrina, there has been a lack of reflection and learning from the mistakes made.With the Pandemic Response Study Commission Act being considered in New York State, there is hope for answers and accountability. The personal impact of these decisions, such as the loss of loved ones due to reckless orders, adds urgency to the need for transparency and understanding.Questions remain about the decisions that led to the deadly outcomes in nursing homes, as well as the undercounting of deaths by former Governor Andrew Cuomo's administration. Calls for accountability and a thorough review of the pandemic response are crucial to prevent such tragedies from happening again.As we await the findings of various investigations and reports, it is clear that major changes are needed in our government's preparedness and response to future crises. The lessons learned from the mistakes of the past must guide us in building a stronger and more resilient system for the safety of all New Yorkers.