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NYC COVID Architect Dr. Jay Varma Faces Backlash for Breaking Own Rules, School Closures

Sep 20, 2024, 02:32 PM

Dr. Jay Varma, the architect of New York City's COVID-19 response under former Mayor Bill de Blasio, is facing backlash after admitting in a sting video to breaking his own COVID rules with his wife, Melissa Marshall Varma. Varma, who played a significant role in the city's pandemic policies, is criticized for caving to the teachers' union, which led to prolonged school closures despite knowing it was detrimental to students. This revelation has sparked discussions about the concentration of power in public health officials and the political motivations behind pandemic decisions.