| When it comes to coping with the Covid-19 crisis, America has been anything but exceptional. Europe's patience ahead of cautious reopenings has been rewarded with a steep drop in cases; a recent outbreak in Beijing was met with swift lockdowns and mass testing. New Zealanders have largely returned to their pre-coronavirus routines thanks to strict and early border closures and orders to stay home. In the U.S., however, the curve remains far from flat, with record spikes in cases now appearing in Florida, Arizona, Texas and other states. But that doesn't mean there aren't Americans who are doing exceptional work in trying, or that most oppose mask wearing and other social-distancing measures. Despite failures in leadership — and the rollback in reopenings around the country — at higher levels, communities can remain vigilant amid a still-raging pandemic. Here's hoping lessons learned around the world might sink in before the next peak in the wave. A Horrifying U.S. Covid Curve Has a Simple Explanation — Max Nisen How the World Views the U.S. Virus Response — Bloomberg writers Covid-19 Gives Texas a Reality Check — Timothy L. O'Brien Why Would Europe Want American Visitors Right Now? — Andreas Kluth 'Smart Lockdowns' Are the Future in Europe — Ferdinando Giugliano Why Americans Are Having an Emotional Reaction to Masks — Tyler Cowen Governors Must Protect the Health Workers Who Protect Us — Michele Heisler and Ranit Mishori The New Weapon in the Covid-19 War — Michael Lewis How to Make Safe Decisions When You Go Back Outside — Sarah Green Carmichael This is the Theme of the Week edition of Bloomberg Opinion Today, a roundup of our top commentary published every Sunday. | 
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