The aim of the present paper is to scientifically elucidate the current epidemiological crisis and to draw recommendations from the given situation for effective preventive measures. The proposals for prevention are placed within a sociopolitical framework that, in the view of the authors, is inextricably connected with the current circumstances. The comprehensive analytical section is preceded by a brief overview of the established positions. The authors endeavour to clearly point out the facts and issues at hand, thereby avoiding any criticism of the actors who in the past few weeks have had to make crucial decisions on the basis of information that one might say was “even more incomplete” than it is today. The statements made in this position paper are intended as a constructive contribution towards supporting the strategies taken in the coming weeks.
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