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date: 2020-03-11T13:13:04+01:00
slug: i-m-hoping-the-netherlands-handles
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I’m hoping the Netherlands handles COVID-19 more like [Japan](https://twitter.com/BryonTRussell/status/1237315763809038336) than like Italy, but I’m a bit pessimistic, given our mercantile orientation.

But at least we’re certain not to bungle it as badly as the US.

