Corona policy - what is going well, what is not -?

I want to give a lecture at school about social inequality during the corona pandemic. I have already proven in several studies that low-wage earners in particular suffer from a loss of income. In addition, children from privileged families have significantly better opportunities to work and learn from home. Finally, I wanted to report on what went badly but also well during the pandemic. (This should not refer to the vaccination strategy or similar, but really only to the measures that contribute to the support of the disadvantaged groups.) So: How was the socially disadvantaged helped and how was the students dealt with in homeschooling. (I have already mentioned measures, but I want to contribute my own opinion.)

So I would like to know from you what you think of the measures (both positive and negative) and what you would have done differently.

E.g.: Child allowance -> Instead of giving money, I would think it would be better if the children were directly equipped with material goods such as laptops so that the parents can't spend the money on themselves.

Thank you in advance for your answers, I'm curious.

First of all, generally to. Corona:

there has never been anything like Corona, and therefore no blueprint. The most varied of scientists have the most varied of views and suggestions, plus a people with 83 million experts on corona issues. No matter what is decided, half are against and knew everything beforehand. I don't want to be a politician who has to make decisions at this time!

I think there have of course been some mishaps and wrong decisions. But you always have to consider the tough job all decision-makers have, and I believe that everyone - no matter what party membership they have - is trying to make the best decision.

And now to the repeatedly criticized vaccination and vaccination strategy: In November, according to surveys, around 40% percent of Germans were against getting vaccinated, and when it started in January, there were repeated reports from nursing staff who resisted the vaccination. Most people today complain that vaccination isn't going fast enough.

Well, the federal government has long relied on Corvac, a company based in Tübingen, and was certainly surprised that the first vaccine was made by Biontech.

In the beginning, the vaccine was scarce. So it was decided that the EU would jointly procure the vaccine doses so that the rich countries could not dismantle the poor. Because all countries need the vaccine! This decision, supported by Germany, can perhaps be doubted in retrospect, but it was definitely an honorable one. The second problem I had at the beginning was the logistics. You shouldn't forget that Biontech has to stay cooled to - 70 degrees the whole way. Building a distribution under these conditions is a major logistical challenge. In Bremen it went a little faster because an initiative by private companies led by Kurt Zech set up the vaccination center.

Then there were endless and time-consuming discussions about prioritization and Astra Zeneca.

These difficulties have now been overcome. In the meantime, 1 million people are vaccinated every day in Germany.

But instead of being happy about it and praising those responsible for it, there's - as so often (!) In Germany - only grumbling and thinking of the mistakes that have happened on the long and arduous journey. And since every mistake has its own culprit, Jens Spahn has now been shot at.

Many thanks for your response. In general, I also agree that politicians have made the right decisions. I fully agree with you about the vaccinations, and I will also get vaccinated as soon as I can.

In my work, however, I dealt with the economic aspects of the pandemic, so your contribution was not so helpful. ) Still interesting)

What do you think of the political support for the socially disadvantaged and what do you think you would have. Done differently?

Thank you very much, your answer really helped me and I will definitely bring parts into my presentation.

I have to thank you! You "forced" me to rethink the matter!