The spread of the novel coronavirus has further exposed the digital divide, putting an emphasis on moving work and school online. The digital divide is the distinction between people who have access to technology and internet access, and those who do not. People who have technology and broadband may be able to keep up with […]
COVID-19 cases and unemployment claims by state
While the worst effects of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States have been relatively concentrated in a handful of cities and states, early indicators suggest that the economic fallout of the virus will be widespread. Weekly data on unemployment insurance claims from the Department of Labor have shown a staggering increase since the outbreak […]