Just read an interesting article in the FT about how Germany handled and is handling the outbreak -
https://t.co/Ho1Q11Ndm3?amp=1 (not paywalled)
There are many aspects where there can't be a comparison between the UK and Germany (massively devolved health management and a mixed state and private healthcare system) but it's interesting nevertheless. It seems very local empowerment backed up by a strong, popular federal leadership was the key to Germany's success