We should immediately implement the same nationwide policy that Sweden is under. No exceptions for any state or city.
Unemployment rate in US for Sept 7.9%. Sweden 9.0%
https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/restriktioner-och-forbud
Public gatherings and events may have a maximum of 50 participants. The police can cancel or disband a public gathering or event with more than 50 participants. Anyone who organises an event that violates the ban can face a fine or prison sentence of a maximum of six months.
Public gatherings include the following:
gatherings that constitute demonstrations or which are otherwise held for discussion, expression of opinion or providing information on public or private matters;
lectures and speeches held for the purposes of teaching or for public or civic education;
gatherings for religious practice;
theatrical and cinema performances, concerts and other gatherings for the performance of artistic work, and
other gatherings at which freedom of assembly is exercised.
Public events include the following:
competitions and exhibitions in sports and aviation;
dance performances;
fairground amusements and parades;
markets and fairs, and
other events not regarded as public gatherings or circus performances.
Schools, public transport, private events and visits to shops are excluded.
More information about the ban provided by the Government (in Swedish).
Restaurants and cafes are exempt from the ban (this exemptions was just implemented)
The Swedish Government has decided that restaurants and cafes shall be exempt from the 50-person limit. The change applies from 8 October 2020. Read more about the exemption on the Swedish Police Authority website (in Swedish).
Temporary ban on travel to Sweden
There is a ban on non-essential travel to Sweden from countries outside the EU in order to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus. Information about the temporary entry ban
New rules for restaurants, cafés and pubs. Venues serving food and drink must:
Implement measures to avoid crowding of people in queues, at tables, buffets or bar counters.
Ensure that guests can keep at least one meter's distance from other people.
Only serve food and drink to guests who are seated at a table or a bar counter.
Guests are permitted to order and pick up food and drink, provided that this does not lead to crowding or queues.
Offer guests the opportunity to wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water, or offer them hand sanitiser.
Inform guests about how they can decrease the risk for spreading infection.