In Europe, Sweden pursued a different course to its neighbours in terms of its public health regulations, with limited mandatory closures.

Economic activity rebounded sharply over the summer as businesses reopened after mandatory closures in mid-March to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

For instance, workers in the leisure and hospitality industries are facing the most precarious long-term futures due to social distancing requirements and mandatory closures.

Mississippi governor Tate Reeves on March 24 signed an executive order declaring most types of businesses "essential" and thus exempt from local mandatory closures.