The coronavirus pandemic will lead to a serious increase in unemployment in the world. Up to 25 million people may lose their jobs, the International Labour Organization (ILO) - a specialized UN Agency dealing with labor relations - reports.
Experts suggest that the crisis in the economy and labor market caused by the pandemic may lead to massive cuts. Under a pessimistic scenario, 24.7 million people will lose their jobs, while under an optimistic scenario, 5.3 million.
"This is no longer just a global health crisis, it is also a serious crisis in the labor market and an economic crisis that has a huge impact on people," said ILO Director-General Guy Ryder.
In the world, according to the latest data, infected more than 200 thousand people are infected with coronavirus in about 160 countries, more than 8 thousand people died.
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