Sunday, October 04, 2026
Jobless claims jump by 70,000 as virus starts to take hold
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits surged last week by 70,000 to the highest level in more than two years, indicating that the effect of the coronavirus was starting to be felt in rising layoffs in the job market.
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