PBS News Hour

Virus has taken millions of U.S. jobs, over 32,000 lives

At the White House, President Trump is releasing new guidelines for ending pandemic shutdowns. But across the country, more than 32,000 are dead from the novel coronavirus, and millions have lost their jobs -- erasing years of economic gains. State and local officials warn that without a vaccine or treatment for COVID-19, it is not clear whether businesses can safely reopen. Amna Nawaz reports.

Virus has taken millions of U.S. jobs, over 32,000 lives

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