Unemployment During the Pandemic: Who Has Been Hit Hardest?
Feb 25, 2021
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By Elaine Belsito
Horsesmouth Assistant Editor
Chart Talk: The eruption of Covid-19 in March 2020 caused a dramatic spike in unemployment not seen in the post-World War II era. Job losses peaked at 14.8% in April (seasonally adjusted). These charts from Pew Research give an overview of who has been most impacted.