NYC Covid Czar Fired: What Led to Dr. Jay Varma's Dismissal?
Dr. Jay Varma's Dismissal from SIGA Technologies
NEW YORK — Former New York City COVID Czar Dr. Jay Varma has been fired from his current position after confirming reports about attending sex parties during the pandemic. Varma served as executive vice president and chief medical officer at SIGA Technologies. This news emerged from a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Monday.
Varma's Pandemic Parties
Varma’s controversial admission highlights a stark contradiction; while he urged New Yorkers to adhere to strict social distancing measures, he participated in social events himself. He acknowledged hosting two sex parties with friends in a hotel during August and November 2020 and a dance gathering involving approximately 200 guests in June 2021, even after leaving his city role and shifting to a consulting position.
Public Outcry and Apology
His apology followed after a video surfaced, posted by conservative podcaster Steven Crowder, where Varma candidly discussed these events. Additionally, he faced backlash for boasting about implementing vaccination measures that affected Brooklyn Nets star, Kyrie Irving.
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