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709,000 seek unemployment aid as pandemic escalates

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WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, a still-high level but the lowest figure since March and a sign that the job market might be slowly healing.The figures coincide with a sharp resurgence in confirmed viral infections to an all-time high above 120,000 a day.

Cases are rising in 49 states, and deaths are increasing in 39. The nation has now recorded 240,000 virus-related deaths and 10.3 million confirmed infections.As colder weather sets in and fear of the virus escalates, consumers may turn more cautious about traveling, shopping, dining out and visiting gyms, barber shops and retailers.

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