An Analysis of the COVID-19 Outbreaks in Germany: Why the Death Rate in Germany Is Relatively Low?
Yang Xiepu[1]
Hua Rongxin[2]
Abstract: In the context of the global outbreak of COVID-19, the death rate of COVID-19 in Germany is much lower than some of the European neighbors such as Italy, France and Spain. However, due to the time difference of outbreak in each country, it is only sensible to select data from the same stage of the outbreak for comparison. This article first defines the selected data and compares the number of confirmed cases and mortality in the same stage of the epidemic in four European countries. It is concluded that the mortality rate of Germany under the COVID-19 epidemic is indeed relatively low. On this basis, we analyzed the reasons for Germany’s relatively low death rate in terms of emergency mechanisms for preventing and controlling infectious diseases, medical and health resources, medical insurance systems, social and family structures, civil society and political consensus. Although Germany has achieved “fragile interim success” in the prevention and control of COVID-19, But there is still uncertainty in the future development of the pandemic. However, compared to some of European neighbors, Germany’s prevention and control situation is relatively optimistic.
[1] Yang Xiepu, Associate Professor, Institute of European Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
[2] Hua Rongxin, Master, Institute of European Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.