Low Infection, High Unemployment
These 13 Virginia localities had had relatively few confirmed cases of COVID-19, but saw their unemployment rates soar in April.
| Locality | Cases per 100k (# of cases) as of 6/16 | Change in Unemployment Rate (Mar-Apr) |
|---|---|---|
| Bath County | 0 (0) | More than 6x Higher |
| New Kent County | 199.2 (46) | More than Tripled |
| Bristol City | 23.9 (4) | More than Tripled |
| York County | 137.7 (94) | More than Tripled |
| Wythe County | 146.4 (42) | More than Tripled |
| Gloucester County | 101.7 (38) | More than Tripled |
| Powhatan County | 178.7 (53) | Tripled |
| Salem City | 185.8 (47) | Tripled |
| Floyd County | 63.5 (10) | Tripled |
| Roanoke County | 149.7 (141) | Tripled |
| Patrick County | 181.7 (32) | Tripled |
| Hampton City | 182.9 (246) | Tripled |
| Buena Vista City | 185.2 (12) | Tripled |
Note: Includes all counties with less than 200 COVID Cases per 100k as of 6/16/2020, and where the unemployment rate at least tripled from March to April of 2020.
Source: COVID cases from Virginia Department of Health. Unemployment rate from Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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June 17, 2020