THREAD: I am very concerned about Governor Cuomo’s announcement today regarding his plan to sign an executive order to shift ventilators from Upstate to Downstate New York.

The North Country comprises the largest number of seniors of any Congressional District in New York State, the most vulnerable age group to #COVIDー19. Our critical needs and vulnerabilities must be considered.

North Country hospitals reached out to my office with this specific concern earlier this week – our rural hospitals are already very limited in resources and we must ensure Upstate New York’s needs for testing supplies and ventilators are fully met.

I am committed to working through these concerns with both Republican and Democrat Upstate officials, our hospitals, and county public health offices. #NY21 https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/stefanik-statement-cuomo-announcement-regarding-ventilator-shift-upstate