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Jobs report will show how much pandemic is squeezing hiring

by Christopher Rugaber
| December 3, 2020 9:03 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Friday's monthly U.S. jobs report will help answer a key question overhanging the economy: Just how much damage is being caused by the resurgent coronavirus, the resulting curbs on businesses and the reluctance of consumers to shop, travel and dine out?

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