re: WHO condemns global lockdowns due to COVID-19

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In many states there are still restrictions on bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues. These restrictions are starting to really bite the owners of these establishments. Many of them have been forced to either down size their work force, shrink the amount of hours they are open, or shutter their doors permanently. Here in Virginia I frequent a bar/grill and they have really been hurting due to the limited number of customers they are allowed to serve at a time. Their bar area remains closed and seating capacity has been reduced to below 50%. This is really hurting the owner of the establishment and it's quite possible he will be forced to close permanently if these restrictions aren't loosened before early next year.

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But are those considered "lockdowns" within the context of the linked article? The only thing I see in the article that helps define what is meant by "lockdowns" is:

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Melbourne’s* lockdown has been hailed as one of the strictest and longest in the world. In Spain’s lockdown in March, people weren’t allowed to leave the house unless it was to walk their pet. In China, authorities welded doors shut to stop people from leaving their homes. The WHO thinks these steps were largely unnecessary.

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*In Melbourne, according to this article: "You are only allowed to leave your house for four main reasons: shopping for food and essential items; care and caregiving; daily exercise or recreation; and work."

None of that looks comparable to the US since about May. I don't think "lockdowns" means 'reduced seating capacity.'