The Coronavirus Pandemic: Unemployed by the thousands

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on our economy is untold. Two of Oregon’s most recognizable names, McMenamins Breweries and Powell’s Books, have shut down and laid off most of their employees. KOIN 6 reporter Jenny Young joins us by phone to talk about the thousands of newly unemployed people in our area, why letting them go could be helpful, and how you may be able to lend a hand.