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Maryland Unemployment Rate Dropped To 6.3% In December, Lowest Since Pandemic Began

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — In December, Maryland's unemployment rate decreased to its lowest level since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Department of Labor reports the rate decreased to 6.3%.

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While Maryland lost 2,100 jobs last month, the state has recovered 65% of total jobs since the pandemic began, the state reports.

For the latest information on coronavirus go to the Maryland Health Department's website or call 211. You can find all of WJZ's coverage on coronavirus in Maryland here.

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