There has in fact been a steady increase in unemployment in recent months the relevant rate rising to a four-month high of 7.97% in April compared with 6.5% in March, 6.89% in February and 6.52% in January...

https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/covid-effect-weakened-economy-cant-produce-jobs-unemployment-rate-at-19-week-high/2249461/

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