[20210105]IN11564_新冠病毒-19：跨行业就业.pdf

CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress INSIGHTINSIGHTi i COVID-19: Employment Across Industries January 5, 2021 The nature of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused differing economic outcomes across industries. Certain industries, such as those that require in-person contact, have been affected more than others by stay-at-home orders, social distancing mandates, and fears of the virus. This Insight discusses which industries have been hardest hit by the pandemic. For the overall economic effects of the pandemic, see CRS Report R46606, COVID-19 and the U.S. Economy, by Lida R. Weinstock. Employment Situation Total nonfarm employment decreased rapidly during the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic and hit a low of 130 million employees in April, as shown in Figure 1. The employment situation has improved since April but remains worse than before the pandemic began, with approximately 143 million employed individuals in November as compared to 152 million in February. Congressional Research Service https:/crsreports.congress.gov IN11564