Good job slowing the coronavirus in Wisconsin — but keep it up and double down

Wisconsin State Journal editorial board
Mar 29, 2020
Mar 29, 2020

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Editorial

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Wisconsin State Journal editorial board

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Opinion

Hands on Wisconsin: Common sense is in short supply

PHIL HANDS

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PODCAST

Should you pet the neighbor dog? Is paper or plastic best to avoid the virus at grocery stores? When can we finally visit grandma again? On this week's "Center Stage" political podcast, editorial page editor Scott Milfred and cartoonist Phil Hands ask public health expert Dr. Patrick Remington about everything you ever wanted to know about the novel coronavirus (but were afraid to ask):

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