Economics
In Just Three Weeks, 10% of Workers in These States Are Jobless
A person stands in front of the Wynn Las Vegas resort and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 17.
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The coronavirus has forced millions off their jobs in recent weeks, and some states are taking a disproportionate hit.
Among states with a labor force above 1 million people, Pennsylvania, Nevada and Michigan saw the largest share of their workers -- around 10% -- file for unemployment benefits in the past three weeks, according to a Bloomberg News analysis of government data.