We have one of the highest Covid death rates in the world.
Within Europe, we are seventh on the table of excess deaths for the last year since Covid started. That is the only true measure of our covid deaths in comparison to others and we are nowhere near the worst Europe, let alone the world.
Many other countries don't even have the means, the ability or the desire to collate accurate figures, so what's the point of comparing? At least if you must compare, then compare with a truly comparable country.
That means comparing the way they classify a covid death, comparing population size, population density, economy, demographic similarities and geographical position in the world in relation to other countries, looking at how many people usually pass through in an average year.
So not New Zealand, in other words.
Also only bother comparing with countries that have the same civil liberties and data protection rights as us. I know of someone living in Arab gulf state where their national track and trace system is a legal requirement. People have to keep the app open and running at all times and the police stop cars to do spot checks. No entry to shops or public buildings without showing it. It is updated according to your health and quarantine status and if you've recently been in contact with someone who has subsequently tested positive it changes colour. People in quarantine/isolation are closely monitored by the authorities.
This man recently had returned from abroad, had provided a negative covid test but still needed to home quarantine. He lives in an apartment with no garden or balcony so he went out for a walk (alone in a quiet area) at 1am, for some fresh air and exercise. An hour later the police were at his door.
'Have you left your apartment this evening sir?'
'No, of course not. I am in quarantine.'
We are going ask you again Sir, and we'd like to think carefully before answering. Have you left your apartment this evening?'
Ok, I admit did go out for a half hour walk - but it was 1am and I was alone, didn't see a soul. I just really needed to stretch my legs or I'd go mad.'
'You are under arrest sir.' Three days in prison.
If this is how you are prepared to live, THEN by all means criticise the UK for not having enough of a grip on Covid.
If you aren't going to use these parameters than any kind of comparison is utterly pointless.
P.S Brexit is going to shit already. No it isn't.