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Covid is back... and so is the finger wagging

Discussion of the pandemic in the German media is too moralistic.

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Jörg Luyken
Nov 05, 2021
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German Covid rules - how effective are they? Photo: Shutterstock

The coronavirus numbers are once again shooting into the stratosphere and the word “lockdown” has reared its ugly head in political circles.

This Friday I’m taking a closer look at the numbers; I’m reviewing the German media to give you a roundup of the most influential analysis; finally, I’m giving my own take on what the news means.

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