(ČIA) The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MPSV) expects the unemployment rate might rise to up to 8% due to coronavirus. This statement was made by Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Jana Maláčová (ČSSD) on Czech Television’s debate, Otázky Václava Moravce. She added this was a black scenario corresponding to the crisis in 2008-2009. She did not want to estimate if unemployment will jump up in April or if the rise will be gradual.