Bill De Blasio

Bill de Blasio's remarks appeared hypocritical given his frequent criticism of President Trump's handling of the pandemic.
During an interview on Fox News, Kellyanne Conway tried to blame New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio for the coronavirus outbreak in the state but was quickly reminded how President Donald Trump downplayed the virus.
"This is not a joke," he said after describing public parks in New York City bustling with people amid the coronavirus pandemic.
"He will not lift a finger to help his hometown," de Blasio said of the president.
"With every crucial delay, with every blunder and misstep, the toll is going to be measured in lives lost."
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said earlier Tuesday he had no interest in imposing local quarantines.
The school district is set to start shuttering classrooms in an attempt to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Critics of Bill de Blasio's plan say keeping the nation's largest school district open could help the virus spread.
The United States is weeks behind other countries when it comes to testing for the deadly coronavirus.