The Coronavirus Hit the U.S. Economy Swiftly and Unevenly

Live events and airlines are among the sectors suffering, as people switch to buying cushions and ordering food.

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The impact of the coronavirus on the U.S. economy has been swift, dramatic and lopsided.

Some sectors have experienced startling surges in demand (online grocery, web-conferencing, telemedicine), others near-fatal collapses (live events, airlines, car rentals).