More than 33 million Americans have lost their jobs in the past 7 weeks, roughly 1 in 5 of the workforce. It is a devastating turnaround for a country whose jobless rate was at a 50 year low just 8 weeks ago. Meanwhile France will begin lifting what has been one of the strictest lockdowns in Europe on Monday. Most businesses will reopen and people will be allowed to leave home without a permit.
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Coronavirus: US in crisis as 33m Americans lose their jobs
More than 33 million Americans have lost their jobs in the past 7 weeks, roughly 1 in 5 of the workforce. It is a devastating turnaround for a country whose jobless rate was at a 50 year low just 8 weeks ago. Meanwhile France will begin lifting what has been one of the strictest lockdowns in Europe on Monday. Most businesses will reopen and people will be allowed to leave home without a permit.
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