US unemployment rate Greater disparity by state Nevada is 28% New Corona May 24 6:48
In the United States where the unemployment rate has soared due to the influence of the new coronavirus, there is a large disparity between states, and the worst was that it was in the western Nevada state with Las Vegas, which is almost double the average of 28% in the United States. I understand. Looking at the top ranks, it is noticeable that tourism and manufacturing industries are key industries.
According to a summary by the U.S. Department of Labor, the worst unemployment rate in the 50 US states last month was 28.2% in western Nevada, jumping more than four times from the previous month and more than one in four jobs. Have lost.
The national average is 14.7%, the worst since World War II, but Nevada is almost double that, suggesting a wide disparity between states. Las Vegas casinos were forced to suspend operations in Nevada, which is likely due to the widespread dismissal associated therewith.
Second place was 22.7% of Michigan in the Midwest, where the automobile industry is concentrated.
The third place is Hawaii with 22.3%, and like Nevada, the tourism industry is the mainstay, and it seems that the sharp decrease in the number of tourists from Japan and other countries has had a major impact.
In the United States, all states have resumed limited economic activity since the 20th of this month, but it is unclear if this will immediately lead to improved employment.
In Las Vegas with a casino
Luxury hotels and restaurants with casinos are lined up along the main street in the center of Las Vegas, but many are still suspending operations due to concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus.
There are sparse tourists passing through the city, there are no souvenir shops, and there are no workers.
On the electronic bulletin boards on the street corners, messages such as "Let's spend good health" and "We look forward to seeing you again" are being heard, and the entire city is quieting as if it had stopped moving.