Highlights
Germany, Austria and Switzerland implemented effective policy to contain Covid-19.
Contact tracing technology relies on effective and flexible governance.
Federalism in Switzerland, Austria and Germany proved flexible during Covid-19.
Germany, Austria and Switzerland had lower mortality and impact from Covid-19.
Economic policies from Covid-19 will take years to fully evaluate.
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