German Virologists Criticize COVID-19 Policies in Saxony Inquiry

Experts highlight flaws in late-stage pandemic measures, vaccination communication, and reliance on limited advisory perspectives during the ongoing review of 2019-2024 strategies.

• The Corona-Untersuchungsausschuss in Saxony, initiated by the AfD, is critically evaluating pandemic management from 2019 to 2024.
• Virologist Detlev Krüger argued that late-stage contact tracing was ineffective and diverted resources from more impactful interventions.
• Alexander Kekulé criticized the promise of herd immunity through vaccination as unrealistic and noted that flawed communication eroded public trust.
• Both experts emphasized the need for broader scientific consultation, criticizing the government’s reliance on a narrow circle of advisors.
• Krüger and Kekulé called for more transparent and balanced communication strategies to rebuild public confidence in future crises.

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