Experts talk important steps toward progress in pandemic

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The coronavirus numbers in Florida appear to be overall improving after a rough start to the summer.

Because it impacts so much of our lives, we asked a panel of experts in different fields what is important to make progress.

Watch the video above for the full discussion hosted by WINK News Anchor Chris Cifatte.

And we want you to join the conversation too. This story will be posted on WINK News Anchor Chris Cifatte’s Facebook page, so you can weigh in on this edition of the WINK News Roundtable.

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