Europe isn’t doing fine either. We’re on lockdown again in Germany, though here, that means you can still go outside whenever you please. It’s just illegal to gather in groups bigger than ten, or meet up with more than one other household. Also, restaurants, cinemas, gyms, museums, pools – all closed. Mask ordinances for stores, some schools, public transport, even outside spaces where crowds might gather. I stay home most of the time, and basically only leave the house for forest hikes, doctor appointments, and family visits (where I sit outside, wrapped in a warm coat and drinking hot chocolate, while relatives talk to me through the open door). Occasionally, I meet up with a friend and we walk together. Everything has become very quiet and predictable.
Surrounding countries are much more strict. France allows only one hour of outside time to exercise or let kids run around per day. I agree with the restrictions in general. However, I think it’s incredibly dangerous to essentially lock up young kids with their parents for 23 hours a day.