I think it is a few small factors. Would be nice if the media would fill us in.
1) We have a good consensus on treatment plans.
C) Better/faster testing gets people & docs ahead of the game. They aren’t waiting at home until they turn blue.
Z) The virus seems to be “weaker” wrt deaths. Maybe vitamin D levels are naturally higher this time of year, so that is helping?
7) Older at risk people are now finally taking the proper precautions? Maybe most are not wearing a mask properly, but the elderly got the message loud & clear?
(The numbering is above is a joke, thanks to Buzz from Home Alone).