applying all these different tech techniques. we want to continue to be safe. we also want to understand the situation we're in. we're going to see more virus, more cases in the next couple of weeks. we have to do everything we can to curb transmission right now. >> syra, thank you for being with us. it is great to have your expertise. this just in, new unemployment claims dropped to just 198,000 last week. holding near historic lows. cnn business reporter matt egan joins me now. what does it say about the state of economic recovery more broadly? >> well, poppy, it says despite high inflation and americans low views on the economy, this recovery is actually in pretty good shape, just 198,000 jobless claims in the latest week. that is very close to the 52-year low that was set earlier this month. demand for workers is very, very high and firing is at a historically low levels.