How Germany tackled the coronavirus: 9 people tell us they are thankful for good leadership and a robust health system

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• Germany has drawn praise from around the world for its quick and efficient coronavirus response.
• Nine people who are currently living there told Business Insider how they felt the country responded to the pandemic.
• The majority said they were confident in the government handling of the virus and said they felt protected by the country's robust healthcare system.
• Many also praised the calm and rational demeanor of Chancellor Angela Merkel, who has seen a significant increase in approval ratings since the pandemic.
• However, others said that some German states are not prioritizing more essential aspects of society while reopening, choosing to resume the Bundesliga, the German football league, over pre-schools.
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It's the second weekend of May and Berlin is in full swing. Public parks are covered in picnic blankets and sunbathing locals, and the city's much-loved beer gardens are buzzing with people as they gather to drink and socialize in the hot afternoon sun.

Sebastian Wenz, an accountant who lives in the capital, is also there, watching nearby television screens in anticipation as his home soccer team, Hertha BSC, returns to action for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak.

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