I think the American government totally overreacted and trashed the economy.
So the 608 thousand Americans that died from this virus means nothing and it could have gotten quite a bit worse if there were no social restrictions.
How about a few million by now with no one taking vaccinations.
Maybe they should gone with Trump's suggestion such as no restrictions and no mask wearing ?
By the way countries like the US economies will slowly rebound, that you can bet on.