Coronavirus pandemic creates growing desperation as unemployment continues to rise

There is a growing desperation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

From long food lines to unemployment claims, it's clear that thousands of South Florida families are struggling.

With each day that goes by, the domino effect reaches more and more people; increasing job loss, dwindling bank accounts and social safety nets struggling under the demand.

Last week alone, more than 6.5 million people across the country filed for unemployment, with the nationwide rate projected to hit 15% by June, inching toward the record of 24.9% that was set in 1933, during the Great Depression.


About the Author:

Roy Ramos joined the Local 10 News team in 2018. Roy is a South Florida native who grew up in Florida City. He attended Christopher Columbus High School, Homestead Senior High School and graduated from St. Thomas University.