Virginia experienced a significant increase in unemployment claims last week. The state received 5,592 initial claims, a 71% rise from the prior week. Amazon announced plans to lay off 691 employees in Northern Virginia. These layoffs are due to the closure of five Amazon Fresh grocery stores in April. Most affected employees are retail workers, food production staff, and managers.
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