“Insured unemployment rate” spikes to 15.5%, is already over 20% in some states, 25% in Vermont.

Gut-wrenching 30.3 Million Initial Unemployment Claims in six weeks. Florida ascends to Number One as it tries to catch up. “Insured unemployment rates” already over 20% in some states as of Apr 11.

Gut-wrenching tally balloons. Gig workers and contract workers are starting to be included. Florida tries to catch up.

Gut-wrenching. The hope is that most people will be rehired as the health crisis becomes more manageable and lockdowns are loosened.