A recent report revealed that the unemployment rate in the country rose by 2% last month, reaching a total of 6.5%. This increase was attributed to the closure of several businesses due to the ongoing pandemic, resulting in approximately 1.5 million people losing their jobs. Additionally, the report indicated that the number of job vacancies decreased by 20% compared to the previous month. Experts predict that the unemployment rate may continue to rise in the coming months if the economic situation does not improve. Furthermore, the government announced a new stimulus package aimed at providing financial support to those who have been affected by the job losses.