//709,000 are seeking US jobless aid as the pandemic escalates. Some companies are still adding jobs

709,000 are seeking US jobless aid as the pandemic escalates. Some companies are still adding jobs

Related video above: Some California businesses may have to stop indoor operations againThe number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, a still-high level but the lowest figure since March and a further sign that the job market might be slowly healing. As colder weather sets in and fear of the virus escalates, consumers may turn more cautious about traveling, shopping,