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The populist/non-populist dichotomy is forced. For example, the "populist" USA is divided into 50 states with varying approaches to Covid, and some of the most left-wing states had the worst records against Covid. Similarly, they call the UK "populist," but Boris Johnson governed much like a leftist as far as Covid is concerned. Furthermore, the "non-populist" Sweden was widely criticized on the left for NOT following the rigid protocols of most left-wing countries. And "populist" Israel has always had pretty strict Covid protocols.

The article also fails to consider the varying demographics of the countries and the degree of the comorbidities in those countries. Finally, by limiting itself to 2020, the article ignores the huge increases in Covid that have occurred in the most highly-vaccinated countries, "populist" or not.

Great analysis! Also, in many 3d World countries reporting and statistics just do not exist. Of course the numbers will be very low. My friend lives in South Africa and tells me that the population is poor and they just cannot afford to see the doctor for any reason.