Most Democrats Favor Mandatory Masks, COVID-19 Vaccine for School Children
When children return to school this fall, will they be required to wear masks and get the COVID-19 vaccine? Democrats hope so.
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July 16, 2021
July 2, 2021
Nearly a Third of Americans Think Public Health Officials Are Lying About Vaccine Safety
Distrust of public health officials may be a major factor in people refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Nearly a third of Americans believe officials are lying about vaccine safety, a number that rises to almost two-thirds among those who say they don’t intend to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.
June 7, 2021
Americans Rate State COVID-19 Response Higher Than Federal Government
Most Americans say their state government has done a better job of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic than has the federal government.
May 26, 2021
Most Voters Like Dr. Fauci, But Believe Politics Influenced His COVID-19 Decisions
How much do voters trust Dr. Anthony Fauci? Less than they did a year ago, and a majority believe that the government’s COVID-19 expert has been influenced by politics.
May 20, 2021
COVID-19: Republicans Happiest About End of Mask Mandate
Most Americans approve the recent recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that Americans vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer need to wear masks, but Republicans are most pleased.
May 4, 2021
49% Say Keep Wearing Masks, Even After COVID-19 Vaccination
The good news is that half of Americans now believe we are winning the war against COVID-19. The bad news is, nearly half still want you to keep wearing a mask, even if you’re vaccinated against the virus.
April 28, 2021
COVID-19: Democrats Now Far More Confident in Vaccine Safety
The political divide in America now seems to affect everything, including response to the coronavirus pandemic.
March 23, 2021
58% Say Masks Should Be Required Until Everyone Is Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Much of President Biden’s agenda is unpopular, but most Americans support him in saying that mask-wearing to prevent the spread of coronavirus should be mandatory until everybody has been vaccinated.
March 11, 2021
Democrats More Confident in COVID-19 Vaccine, But Republicans See End of Lockdown Sooner
Politics seems to affect nearly everything now, including attitudes toward the COVID-19 pandemic. Americans are becoming more optimistic that the country is nearing the end of mask mandates and lockdowns, but their opinions vary along party lines.
February 5, 2021
Americans Optimistic About COVID-19 Vaccine, But Expect Mask Mandates for Months
Most Americans believe the coronavirus vaccine will eventually contain the pandemic, but still expect to be required to wear masks in public for at least the next six months.
January 14, 2021
Only 28% Think U.S. Winning Against Coronavirus
Most Americans are pessimistic about the country’s struggle against COVID-19, and they’re almost as worried about the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic as they are about its health impact.
January 4, 2021
68% Say Second COVID-19 Stimulus ‘Essential’
While Congress continues debating whether to send Americans as much as $2,000 in a second round of coronavirus stimulus payments, voters overwhelmingly say a new round of stimulus checks is necessary to help the country recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 31, 2020
Americans Approve of Media’s COVID Coverage
Americans remain generally positive about the media’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and don’t think the risks of the disease have been overhyped.
December 22, 2020
Americans Question Safety, Fairness of Anti-COVID-19 Vaccine
Americans are cautious about the new anti-coronavirus vaccine and slightly more reluctant to get one. Most also aren’t convinced that the vaccine will be administered fairly.
December 8, 2020
Most See Lockdown, Masks For At Least Another Six Months
Concern about the coronavirus remains high among Americans, and most suspect that we will be wearing masks and living in lockdown for at least the next six months.
November 20, 2020
Democrats Are More Enthusiastic About COVID Vaccine Since Biden Won
Democrats are a lot more eager to get the anti-coronavirus vaccine now that it appears Joe Biden will be administering the shot.
November 18, 2020
More Americans See Positive COVID Results But Little Change in State Restrictions
As positive COVID cases cross the 11 million mark in the United States, more Americans are now saying they or someone in their immediate family have gotten a positive test result. But even as these numbers climb, there has been little perceived change in how states are handling lockdown restrictions.
October 28, 2020
Democrats Are Far More Fearful of COVID ‘Dark Winter’ Than Others
Democrats strongly agree with their nominee Joe Biden that America is entering “a dark winter” because of the coronavirus, but other voters aren’t nearly as gloomy. President Trump is more upbeat, promising a COVID-19 vaccine soon, and most voters say they’re likely to get one.
September 25, 2020
Most Are Sending Their Kids Back to School If They’re Open
Just over half of Americans report that schools are open for in-person teaching where they live, and most parents in these communities are sending their kids back to school despite the lingering coronavirus threat. Perhaps in part that’s because parents question whether at-home learning is working.
September 3, 2020
As Coronavirus Lingers, Most Worry More About Their Health Than Their Wallet
Despite the easing of the lockdown in many communities, concern about the coronavirus has changed little from earlier this summer. Most Americans worry more about the virus’ health impact than how it will hurt their pocketbooks.
