The Daily Money 3-26

Welcome to Thursday, Daily Money readers. It's David here, with the latest news on how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting your job, your favorite restaurants and your finances.

Surging layoffs: A report on first-time claims for jobless benefits could show several million Americans were laid off last week -- the highest weekly total on record.

Rescue package: Here's how the COVID-19 relief package, which is working its way through Congress, affects you and the economy. 

Exposed on front lines: Even as millions work from home because of coronavirus, many employees must go to work even if their duties can be done remotely. How safe are they?

For more money news, scroll down.

David Brinkerhoff, Deputy Money Editor