No government official has received more unjustifiable praise for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic than New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. And no government official has done more to worsen this public health crisis than Cuomo.

As positive cases and hospitalizations continue to rise across his state, Cuomo signed an executive order this weekend ensuring that thousands more will contract the virus before all is said and done. In the order, Cuomo increased penalties for COVID-19 vaccine providers that disregard his prioritization and mandated eligibility certification for New Yorkers who wish to receive the vaccine.