Measuring the impact of the German public shutdown on the spread of COVID-19

Abstract

"Containment measures have been in place in Germany since the middle of March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This column examines the impact of these measures on the spread of the virus. It finds a reduction in the growth rate of COVID-19 seven days after the implementation of the policies on 13 March and again eight days after the implementation of further measures on 22 March." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku) ((en))

Cite article

Hartl, T., Wälde, K. & Weber, E. (2020): Measuring the impact of the German public shutdown on the spread of COVID-19. In: VOX No. 14.04.2020, o. Sz.