What does Germany’s reopening actually look like, and why did the containment work so well? Success in this pandemic is basically a combination of some things that were already in place, like a robust health care system, and then a science-led approach. Merkel consulted very early with scientists, got testing off the ground and then coordinated with state governors. There was a sense of unity.

Source: New York Times May 21, 2020 04:05 UTC