New poll finds 18% of workers have lost jobs due to the coronavirus

As lawmakers debate stimulus measures to help Americans weather an economic slowdown, there are signs that the coronavirus is already having an impact on Americans.

A new NPR/PBS Newshour/Marist poll released on Tuesday finds that 18% of respondents say they, or someone in their household, have lost their job because of the outbreak of the virus.

The percentage of people who lost jobs was higher for those who make less than $50,000 was higher at 25%.

The new survey comes as an S&P Global said the United States could be entering a recession.