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Weekly Pulse Newsletter The U.S. Census Bureau is in a unique position to produce data on the social and economic effects of COVID-19 on American households and small businesses.  Small Business Pulse Survey Updates Explore Data See Data Tables Based on responses collected November 16 through November 22, the Small Business Pulse Survey estimates that: 47.3% of U.S. small businesses believe more than 6 months of time will pass before their business returns to its normal level of operations 75.1% of U.S. small businesses have requested financial assistance from the Paycheck Protection Program since March 13, 2020 54.5% of U.S. small businesses did not furlough or lay off any paid employees after March 13, 2020 45.2% of U.S. retail trade businesses have experienced domestic supplier delays in the last week 34.7% of small businesses in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA Metro Stat Area have experienced an increase in the use of online platforms to offer goods and services since March 13, 2020 11.4% of U.S. small businesses experienced a decrease in the number of paid employees in the last week 19.2% of U.S. small businesses experienced a decrease in the total number of hours worked by paid employees in the last week Household Pulse Survey Explore Data See Data Tables The Household Pulse Survey releases data every other week; this is an off week for the survey. Help us spread the word about Census Bureau data. Share this story on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This COVID-19 Data Hub and More Resources The Census Bureau has launched a new tool — the COVID-19 Data Hub — designed to help guide the nation as it begins recovery efforts from the sweeping COVID-19 pandemic by providing economic and demographic data. Version 1.5 is now available! Read More More Resources and Recent Releases:  Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Resource Page Taking the Pulse of American Households During COVID-19 Providing Perspective During COVID-19 Using Census Data Business Formation Statistics Updates The Census Bureau recently released the updated weekly Business Formation Statistics (BFS) series with business application data at the national, regional, and state levels through the week ending November 21.  Latest Updates About the Data New Census data shows year-to-year changes in weekly state Business Applications with Planned Wages. About the Census Bureau We serve as the nation's leading provider of quality data about its people and economy. The Census Bureau is the federal government's largest statistical agency. We are a scientific organization focused on data. Policy-makers, businesses, and the public use our information to make far-reaching decisions. Subscribe to Receive Census Bureau Data Updates

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