Expats and German citizens sticking to the rules and beating the virus

If you’re planning a move to Germany or are already living its expat life, you’ll be well aware you’re one of the lucky ones.

According to recent research, Germany is the second safest country in the world as regards the risk of catching the coronavirus. All across the world, residents and expats alike are fearing the virus will strike them down or, should they manage to avoid infection, it’ll herald the end of their jobs and financial security. However, the newly published research’s reassuring message is that Germany is Europe’s most stable place to live as well as the second safest country on the planet.

Figures from the highly respected Johns Hopkins university claim the country’s confirmed cases now total 130,000, with 64,300 now fully recovered and 3,100 having died. One reason why Germany seems to have reacted brilliantly to the unique challenge faced all across the world is its rapid reaction to the spread of the infection as well as the country’s excellent crisis management system. China, South Korea and Australia are also being praised for their swift, focused efforts to contain the virus.

Due to its prompt, focused reaction and consummate crisis management skills, Germany’s economy isn’t expected to be as devastated by the outbreak as are many other European Union member states. Unsurprisingly, the hard-hit USA’s score for its reaction to the crisis saw its rating as 70th out of 100 world countries. Expats in Germany are coping as well as can be expected with the loss of their rights to socialise, shop when they feel like it, go to the gym or enjoy a night out at a beer garden, but it’s clear that social distancing is working to control the pandemic’s worst effects.