Coronavirus continues to batter US economy with 6.65 million filing for unemployment last week
US sees second major unemployment rise as millions working in retail, restaurants, and travel lose jobs
More than 6.65 million people filed for unemployment benefits in the US last week, the latest official figures to highlight the devastating economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the American economy.
As reports emerged of long lines at unemployment offices, jammed phone lines and broken websites across the US, the federal labor department said Thursday that a new record number of people sought benefits after losing their jobs in the week ending 27 March.