Companies hired fewer people in July during a fresh wave of coronavirus cases even as they listed more open jobs, reflecting a high level of uncertainty about how rapidly the labor market and broader economy are improving.
The number of confirmed U.S. cases of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 rose above 7.3 million on Saturday and now includes President Donald Trump and first lady Melania and at least eight others in their circle, with more people expected to test positive from a Rose Garden event last weekend and others over the past week.