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Unemployment claims up 68% so far in 2021

The number of first-time claims for unemployment benefits in Ohio grew for the fourth straight week to the highest level in nine months as the coronavirus pandemic continues to weigh down the state’s economy.

Pandemic cost: 350,000 Ohio jobs

The unemployment figures for Ohio released Friday paint a stark picture of the toll the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on the state’s economy.

Weekly unemployment claims up 15%

The number of Ohioans filing first-time claims for unemployment benefits grew by 15% last week while the number of workers filing continuing claims dropped by over 12,000 amid an economy still struggling with pandemic-related slowdowns.