I think the numbers show that countries who don't have a second wave had a strong first wave, where the lockdown came too late.
Examples: Italy, France, Germany
Then you have countries that had a strict lockdown on time, which resulted in rising rates as soon as lockdown was lifted.
Examples: Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore
Having said that, the latter countries do seem to fare better than the former, second wave or not.
I think the numbers show that countries who don't have a second wave had a strong first wave, where the lockdown came too late.
Examples: Italy, France, Germany
Then you have countries that had a strict lockdown on time, which resulted in rising rates as soon as lockdown was lifted.
Examples: Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore
Having said that, the latter countries do seem to fare better than the former, second wave or not.