Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims
Initial claims were 2,438,000 for the week ending 5/16 (-249,000).
Insured unemployment was 25,073,000 for the week ending 5/9 (+2,525,000).
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As coronavirus restrictions ease around the globe, a restaurant that's considered one of the best in the world has announced it plans to reopen next week with a new concept: An outdoor wine bar with two burgers — one meat, one vegetarian — on the menu. https://t.co/CmtJ6zrWwh
The losses reflect what has become a severe recession caused by sudden business shutdowns in nearly every industry. Almost all the job growth achieved during the 11-year recovery from the Great Recession has now been lost in one month.
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A Georgia district attorney is recommending that the case of a man who was chased, shot and killed while running more than two months ago go to a grand jury, according to a news release obtained by CNN https://t.co/s9LocO8pNS
At least 1,204,475 cases of coronavirus have been recorded in the US, including 71,078 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University's tally of cases. https://t.co/taW5eumTtR
CNN is taking a wider look at US coronavirus cases here: https://t.co/ethKMGStGG
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims
Initial claims were 5,245,000 for the week ending 4/11 (-1,370,000).
Insured unemployment was 11,976,000 for the week ending 4/4 (+4,530,000).
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New York Gov. Cuomo said he is issuing an executive order that all people in the state must wear a mask or mouth and nose covering in public. Follow live updates: https://t.co/tnoIBB1ccj
An emergency room doctor in Miami, Florida, has temporarily lost custody of her 4-year-old daughter while she treats patients during the coronavirus pandemic. https://t.co/g82l2NzVyb
MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS: One police officer in Texas came to the aid of a group of lost ducklings wandering through Houston Memorial Park after getting separated from their mother, and safely guided them back to the water. https://t.co/36Y8vaWxsm
A California man who was diagnosed with coronavirus, but recovered, has donated his plasma to help others fighting the potentially deadly virus. https://t.co/Wu1QibQIMU
#SafetyTip: If telework isn’t an option, moving work stations at least 6 feet apart can help prevent the spread of #COVID19.
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