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Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:08:11 +0100
New Study Explores Risk Played By Children in COVID Spread
Few other issues are as hotly debated as school closures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. New data from Austria now provides further evidence of the risk posed by children. The virus mutant B.1.1.7 could make the situation even worse.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:48:10 +0100
Bavaria's FFP2 Requirement: Critics Say Expensive Masks Burden the Poor
Those wanting to enter a store or board public transportation in Bavaria will be required to wear an FFP2 mask starting next week. Even though they offer better protection against the coronavirus, the masks are expensive, and not everyone can afford ...

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 18:30:38 +0100
Angela Merkel in the Corona Crisis: Germany's Chancellor Hits the Wall
Germany managed the first coronavirus wave better than most. But this fall, the country hasn't done nearly as well, with case numbers and deaths spiking upward. Did Angela Merkel drop the ball?

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:53:04 +0100
Germany Is Faring Poorly in the Second Wave of the Coronavirus
Germany has squandered the gains it made this spring in dealing with the coronavirus. A series of miscalculations by politicians in the fall has contributed to a sharp increase in COVID-19 infections in recent days. A second lockdown is coming.

Fri, 4 Dec 2020 18:04:21 +0100
Heiko Maas: Germany's Foreign Minister on the Future of Trans-Atlantic Relations
Relations between Germany and the United States suffered under President Trump. In an interview, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas discusses his hopes for an improved atmosphere under incoming President Joe Biden, but also the challenges posed by Ch...

Thu, 3 Dec 2020 16:49:29 +0100
Generation Corona: The Pandemic Is Changing Our Children's Lives for the Worse
Children are bearing much of the burden of the corona crisis. They are afraid, listless, bored and helpless - and many are developing psychological scars. What can be done?

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 17:08:35 +0100
German ICUs Are Struggling to Keep Up with Corona - The Second Wave Hits the Hospitals
German hospitals have invested heavily in the equipment needed to treat serious cases of COVID-19. But they lack the staff necessary to cope with the second coronavirus wave, which is already filling up intensive care units.

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 17:08:17 +0100
Three Doctors on the Front Lines: "It’s a Mistake To Think We Have this Disease Under Control"
How are things going with the treatment of COVID patients? And what happens if infection rates continue to rise? Doctors discuss their daily lives on the front lines of the coronavirus.

Thu, 5 Nov 2020 15:39:53 +0100
The U.S. Elections: Germany Looks Across the Atlantic with Anxiety and Hope
Even as a Biden victory seems increasingly likely, German political leaders are biting their nails. Four more years of Trump, many of them worry, could be disastrous for the trans-Atlantic relationship.

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 17:22:04 +0200
Germany: Angela Merkel's Chief of Staff on the Need for Increased Coronavirus Restrictions
Helge Braun, the head of Angela Merkel’s Chancellery, warns in an interview of a possible exponential rise in the number of coronavirus cases. He warns of the risk of long-term economic damage if Germany can't keep the number of cases under control...

Mon, 5 Oct 2020 17:53:20 +0200
The Lessons of Germany's Coronavirus Response
Germany's response to the coronavirus pandemic has been widely praise, but plenty of mistakes have been made both in Berlin and in state capitals. Have we learned anything?

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 14:51:32 +0200
Germans Disappointed By Coronavirus Tracking App: Lots of Work But Little Utility
Officials touted it as an important weapon in the fight against the pandemic, but there have been numerous glitches and shortcomings with Germany's corona app. Some argue it does more harm than good.

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 17:48:21 +0200
Europe's Refugee Disaster: Merkel Losing Her Patience with Lack of EU Solidarity
The German government feels it has been left in the lurch by most of its EU partners on asylum policy. Even refugee hardliner Horst Seehofer, Germany's interior minister, has some choice words for Austria.

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:05:41 +0200
German Health Expert on Second Wave of COVID-19: More Deaths in 6 To 8 Weeks
German politician Karl Lauterbach, a member of parliament and one of the country’s leading voices on the coronavirus, warns in an interview that cases of COVID-19 are about to increase dramatically in Germany. Politicians, he says, will need to tig...

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 14:36:20 +0200
Cold Corona Comfort: Germany Braces for the Second COVID-19 Wave
In Germany, the number of coronavirus infections is once again on the rise, but the disease is killing fewer people. Still, epidemiologists warn that the pandemic could spin out of control again this winter.

Tue, 8 Sep 2020 12:25:39 +0200
Germany: Stimulus Measures Have Bucked the Corona Crisis
Berlin has earmarked more than 1 trillion euros in cash and loans to help the country escape the worst economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. Many of the measures have worked - for now. On the long term, though, some strategies could hind...

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:23:20 +0200
Nord Stream 2 Troubles: An Uncertain Future for the German-Russian Pipeline
Threats of sanctions from the U.S. have put a stop to the contruction of the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Germany. The multibillion-euro project is now at risk, and leading German politicians are not amused.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:53:31 +0200
The 1,200-Euro Experiment: Longitudinal Study on Unconditional Basic Income Launches in Germany
How would life change if you were given 1,200 euros a month with no strings attached? A study launched last week in Germany to find out. Research team leader Jürgen Schupp hopes for answers to important questions.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:23:57 +0200
Germany Faces Fresh Corona Challenges As Fall Approaches
The number of coronavirus infections is increasing in Germany, and worries are growing that it will spike even higher once people move their lives back indoors in the coming months. With levels different in each state, there is disagreement over a co...

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 17:44:05 +0200
Germany: Tempers Flare Over Mask Requirement
Face masks have become the symbol of the crisis triggered by the coronavirus. There were doubts about their effectiveness in the beginning, but most scientists now believe thay are a vital tool for stopping the pandemic. The question is how long we w...



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