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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: Phase 7 Explore Data See Data Tables Please note that next week we will conclude Phase 7 of the Small Business Pulse Survey. Phase 8 is tentatively planned for mid-February. Based on responses collected January 3 through January 9, 2022, the Small Business Pulse Survey estimates that: U.S. small businesses requiring employee COVID-19 vaccination (14.4%) and a negative COVID-19 test (13.1%) before physically coming to work in the last week were both at all-time highs. 33.0% of U.S small businesses experienced a decrease in revenues in the last week. For responses collected 12/27/21-1/2/22, this statistic was 30.4%. 21.7% of U.S small businesses experienced a moderate decrease in demand for their goods or services compared to what was normal pre-3/13/20. For responses collected 12/27/21-1/2/22, this statistic was 20.7%. 42.4% of U.S small businesses experienced domestic supplier delays and 17.4% experienced foreign supplier delays in the last week. For responses collected 12/27/21-1/2/22, these statistics were 43.3% and 18.4% respectively. 29.6% of U.S. manufacturing small businesses expect to make a capital expenditure in the next 6 months. The national average for this statistic was 16.4%. 14.6% of U.S. health care and social assistance small businesses experienced a decrease in the number of paid employees in the last week. For responses collected 12/27/21-1/2/22, this statistic was 12.8%. Household Pulse Survey: Phase 3.3 Explore Data See Data Tables Data collection for Phase 3.3 of the Household Pulse Survey started on December 1, 2021 and is scheduled to continue until February 7, 2022. Although previous phases of the survey collected and disseminated data every two weeks, Phase 3.3 has shifted to a two weeks on, two weeks off collection and dissemination approach. This is a non-reporting week for the Household Pulse Survey. Help us spread the word about Census Bureau data. Share this on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This COVID-19 Data Hub & Additional Resources The Census Bureau's COVID-19 Data Hub is designed to help guide the nation as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic by providing economic and demographic data. Version 2.5.4 is now available! Read More Additional Resources:  Looking for local data on how to reach the most vulnerable populations in your area? Use our Community Resilience Estimates (CRE) and dashboard! Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Resource Page Taking America's Pulse: the COVID-19 Pandemic Providing Perspective During COVID-19 Using Census Data Business Formation Statistics Updates The December 2021 Business Formation Statistics Report came out this week. Visit the link below for data, graphs, and more. Latest Updates About the Data 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. As the world's premier statistical agency, we are dedicated to making our nation a better place. Policy-makers, businesses, and the public use our data to make informed decisions. Subscribe to Receive Census Bureau Data Updates

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