May 15, 2020: Crisis reveals character
WGAL Editorial
WGAL Editorial
WGAL Editorial
It’s often said that crisis reveals character. But we think it reveals a lot more. Over the last two months it’s allowed us to see the soul of our community and the people who make it up.
One of them is Department of Health Secretary, Doctor Rachel Levine.
The secretary has been a steady hand for millions of Pennsylvanians.
Her demeanor, her care for our commonwealth, and her recognition of the importance of transparency have all been commendable.
She is helping to guide our state through an unequaled calamity that to be clear, has no playbook.
Calls this week for the secretary to resign or be removed are just wrong-headed.
All of us are learning about this virus every day, that includes our leaders. When something is this new we expect information and guideposts to evolve.
Our editorial board is comforted by having leadership that is willing to make, and explain, changes to guidance.
Our collective health and welfare are most important, we thank the secretary for her service.