Live from New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's (D) coronavirus press conference, it's Chris Rock and Rosie Perez with an important message about wearing masks.
Cuomo during his daily press conference on Thursday said he was "trying different ways" to communicate the importance of face coverings and social distancing during the coronavirus crisis, and he brought in "two great New Yorkers" who will help by doing advertisements for the state: Rock and Perez.
Perez had a message for those who aren't following the state's guidelines: "Just know that you're not just disrespecting yourself, you're disrespecting your loved ones, your communities, your neighbors, everyone," she said, adding, "Get tested, wear a mask, and let's help fight this virus. We can do it."
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Rock echoed that sentiment, saying "everybody that can get tested, should get tested as soon as possible" while comparing social distancing and mask-wearing to taking a prescription.
"Social distancing is what was the prescription, and we need to take the whole dose, or else it's going to get worse," Rock added.
But Rock commented that in Brooklyn, he's observed only about 40 percent of people wearing masks, observing that it's "sad that our health has become a sort of political issue." Perez also decried especially those "hipsters and yuppies" in affluent communities not wearing masks, saying "everyone needs to get on board" and "put your arrogance aside," referencing one of her most famous films by urging these people to put a mask on and "do the right thing." Brendan Morrow
