Histogram of Germany COVID-19 Infections (IMAGE) American Institute of Physics Caption This histogram of Germany shows that it peaked on 4/6/20 and partly reopened in April. The border with Austria remained closed except for work commuting. Borders were reopened 6/15/20, but masks were worn in German businesses into July. Germany did not decay to the level of 3/16/20 until 6/10/20, nearly three months later. Credit Joseph Lee McCauley Usage Restrictions Journalists may use this image only with appropriate credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.