- From its healthcare system to technology, there are 3 keys reasons for its relatively successful management so far. First, the German health-care system was in good shape going into the crisis,everyone has had full access to medical care. This is a merit not just of the current government but of a system that was built over the course of many governments. Second, Germany was not the first country to be hit by the virus, and thus had time to prepare. Third, Germany is home to many laboratories that can test for the virus, and to many distinguished researchers in the field, which helps to explain why the first rapid COVID-19 test was developed here. With a population of around 83 million people, we are able to perform up to one million diagnostic tests per day, and will soon have the capacity to perform around five million antibody tests per month.
- Other countries could also learn from its commitment to building public trust.
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