These are new NYC guidelines because the ER's are overwhelmed in NY. Generally what applies to NYC EMS medical teams also applies to surrounding counties. Is this legal? I know it is morally irresponsible. Can NYC do this terrible unthinkable thing letting the seniors die? Please let your NYS governor and representative know your feelings know has the right to decide who lives or dies.
Before the pandemic, if the EMS can't revive the patient, would they continue CPR on the way to the ER or at some point call the death?
Returning to our current situation, as you say, the ERs are overwhelmed. Medics are exhausted and getting sick themselves. Tough decisions must be made in times of crisis. It's terrible, and I have no doubt the medics are hating it more than anyone.
We havent yet gotten to where Italy was, rationing care away from those over 65. But we will be there in a week or so. This is what ignoring science looks like, sadly.