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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 8 Explore Data See Data Tables Based on responses collected March 21 through March 27, 2022, the Small Business Pulse Survey estimates that: 23.0% of U.S. small businesses report having returned to their normal level of operations. For responses collected 3/14-3/20, this statistic was 21.4% 35.7% of U.S. wholesale trade small businesses experienced a moderate increase in prices they pay for goods and services. For responses collected 3/14-3/20, this statistic was 32.4% 25.4% of U.S. retail trade small businesses experienced a decrease in operating revenues/sales/receipts in the last week, not including any financial assistance or loans. For responses collected 3/14-3/20, this statistic was 29.0% 20.0% of U.S. accommodation and food services small businesses experienced an increase in number of hours worked by paid employees in the last week. For responses collected 3/14-3/20, this statistic was 14.2% 12.4% of U.S. small businesses reported seeing a moderate decrease in demand for their goods or services compared to six months ago. For responses collected 3/14-3/20, this statistic was 13.2% Household Pulse Survey: Phase 3.4 Explore Data See Data Tables Phase 3.4 of the Household Pulse Survey is underway. Phase 3.4 includes a new question on receipt/intention to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster; modifications to questions relating to children's vaccinations that expand response options to include children's age categories; modified reference periods for school enrollment and spending questions; removal of an educational catch-up question; and a reinstated question related to distance learning. The first data were released on March 23 and will continue to be released monthly until May 18, 2022. 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 2.7 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 March 2022 Business Formation Statistics Report will come out later this month. 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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