Almost half of all jobs lost during pandemic may be gone permanently

Quoting from the article:

"In April, 78% of those in households experiencing job loss felt that that situation would be temporarily. But now, 47% think that job loss is likely to be permanent, according to The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research."

It's based on an opinion poll rather than number of businesses closed or some more solid number. A better title might be that "Half of those who have lost their jobs believe they may be gone permanently".

Good, then they weren’t needed. Out with the weak, in with the strong.