Japan and Canada seem to have done relatively well, as have the Nordic countries (perhaps with the exception of Sweden which is TBD). The Baltic nations have done reasonably well too. Looking outside of Europe and the OECD, African democracies like Rawanda have kept the virus in check without draconian measures.
Having good or at least recently tested public health infrastructure and lucking into a good head of state/governing coalition seems to be key.
Having good or at least recently tested public health infrastructure and lucking into a good head of state/governing coalition seems to be key.