Overview

• Germany's first confirmed COVID-19 case was reported on January 27, 2020, involving a Webasto employee in Bavaria.
• The infection was linked to a Chinese colleague who visited the company's headquarters after traveling from China.
• Webasto temporarily closed its Stockdorf headquarters for two weeks, with all employees working remotely to prevent further spread.
• In total, nine German and two Chinese Webasto employees, along with some family members, contracted the virus during the initial phase but fully recovered.
• The pandemic officially ended in 2023, but Webasto employees still face public recognition tied to their role in Germany's first COVID-19 case.