yes, of course, and then we compare apples with apples.
Unless testing regimes are standardised across the world that is impossible. However what can be compared are trends and the graphs tell me that no matter what the virus is going to spread till natural immunity is achieved. Once this happens subsequent variants will be like existing corona viruses ie they'll cause headache, sore throat, cough for a few days and then get better.
No vaccine will ever be as good as natural immunity gained from successfully fighting a viral infection. Nature's way is always the best.