Before revision:  This study attempts to assess the effectiveness of nonpharmaceutical interventions towards SARS-CoV-2 infections in Germany.
After revision: Aims: Nonpharmaceutical interventions against the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in Germany included the cancellation of mass events (from March 8), closures of schools and child day care facilities (from March 16) as well as a "lockdown" (from March 23). This study attempts to assess the effectiveness of nonpharmaceutical interventions towards SARS-CoV-2 infections in Germany.