Is New York City Planning ‘Temporary Mass Graves’ in Central Park?
In early April 2020, numerous rumors circulated about “temporary mass graves” and “mass graves” for COVID-19 victims in New York City parks.
In early April 2020, numerous rumors circulated about “temporary mass graves” and “mass graves” for COVID-19 victims in New York City parks.
After a rumor circulated that patients with high body mass indices were being excluded from COVID-19 ventilator treatment, a Google Docs sheet circulated to advise people of their medical rights and resources.
A viral story emphasized the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic as Emergency Medical Services teams in New York City and on Long Island received orders not to transport patients in cardiac arrest.
We understandably cannot fact-check New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s nipples, but we can examine the available evidence.