To date, more than 33 million Americans have filed for unemployment. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, and the global economic recession deepens, people on the margins of society are likely to become desperate, turning to crime to survive. Since the late 1950s, crime has increased with every recession. Already in New York City, one of the epicenters of COVID-19, there has been a 31 percent uptick in burglary incidents in the month of April compared to prior year.
The death toll from COVID-19 passed 80,000 in the U.S. on 11 May. There are more than 1,000,000 active cases in the U.S.
There are nearly 1.3 million cases in the U.S.
Death Toll Passes 70,000 Mark in U.S.
The U.S. now accounts for one-third of total global cases with over 1,000,000 while the global total has surpassed 3,000,000. While much of Europe has "flattened the curve" or seen consistent declines in new cases, other countries are seeing explosive case growth, including Brazil, Russia, Turkey, Mexico, and Peru.
As businesses begin to reopen, it will be imperative to look for additional safety measures to keep employees safe and healthy and for operations to continue to run. As we shift our focus and begin to navigate the new normal, Global Guardian is committed to exploring products and services for our clients that further support your health, safety, and security.
On 25 April, the U.S. tallied 39,000 new cases over the previous 24-hours, the largest one-day increase in new cases on record for the country. Total cases will surpass one million before the end of today. New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Illinois, California, and Pennsylvania are the hardest hit states by total cases.
Job Losses Continue as House Passes Relief Bill
States begin lifting restrictions:
