A man walks with some possessions alongside Jackson Square in the French Quarter of New Orleans, normally bustling with tourists, but now nearly deserted due to the new coronavirus pandemic on Friday. While rich in history and culture, New Orleans is economically poor, and the people here are not necessarily well-positioned to weather this latest storm.
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Gerald Herbert In the coming weeks and months, many Americans will be forced to turn to the social safety net for help in getting through the economic collapse caused by the coronavirus. They are in for a rude awakening.
The United States […]
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