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COVID-19: Who pays when the politicians get it wrong?
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Matthew Karnitschnig, Chief Europe Correspondent for Politico. He says: “Germany’s COVID-19 policy is economically exactly what the doctor ordered. The new lockdown in the quiet season couldn’t have been better.”
Julia Fischer is a Berlin based journalist and physician who reports on science and medicine for radio broadcasters. Her opinion: "This year beloved traditions can have life-threatening consequences. Everyone who does not attend big get-togethers saves lifes."
Derek Scally, Correspondent with The Irish Times. He thinks: "Ireland did it right in the second wave: after a six-week lockdown the Irish are looking forward to a relatively relaxed Christmas and New Year."