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August 6, 2020

Americans Are Less Eager To Get Coronavirus Vaccine

Americans are closely divided over whether an anti-coronavirus vaccine is coming by the end of the year, but a sizable number are willing to be guinea pigs to get the job done. Most still say they’re likely to get the vaccine when it’s here but not as many as three months ago.

July 29, 2020

51% Say Their State Is Reinstating Coronavirus Restrictions

The vast majority of Americans say their immediate family has escaped the coronavirus so far, but just over half say their state has started tightening up again because of the surge of new cases.

July 23, 2020

Most Parents Want Schools to Reopen In The Fall

As the coronavirus lockdown loosens in many states, most parents of school-age children think schools should reopen this fall and say it will be bad for students if they do not.

July 10, 2020

Support Grows for Punishing Those Who Don’t Wear Face Masks

With America emerging from the coronavirus lockdown, use of face masks has risen, and Americans are more sympathetic to penalties for those who don’t wear one in public.

July 2, 2020

68% Are Likely To Send Their Kids Back to School in the Fall

Most Americans expect their local schools to reopen this fall after the spring’s coronavirus lockdown. Two-out-of-three parents say they’re likely to let their kids go back.

June 30, 2020

As COVID-19 Continues, Faith in Public Health System Falls

Fear of coronavirus remains high, with Americans expressing less confidence that the U.S. public health system can handle it.

June 25, 2020

Most Americans Plan to Dine Out Within Next Month

With the coronavirus lockdown easing in much of the country, most Americans plan to return to restaurants in the next month, although they admit they are worried about catching the virus while dining out.

May 28, 2020

COVID-19 Fear Remains, Especially Among Older Americans

Even as the coronavirus lockdown eases in many parts of the country, Americans are less concerned about the threat of the disease but still aren’t overly confident in the ability of the public health system to protect them.

May 22, 2020

26% Say COVID-19 Has Cost Them Tickets to a Sporting Event

One-in-four Americans have been forced to cancel tickets to a sporting event because of the coronavirus crisis and now say they are watching more sports on TV to make up for it.

May 21, 2020

Americans Say Fewer Out of Work Than A Month Ago

The number of Americans citing lost jobs in their immediate family thanks to the coronavirus has fallen back to the level seen earlier in the crisis.

May 19, 2020

Americans Praise Fauci But Share Trump’s Desire to Get Going

Americans give Dr. Anthony Fauci high marks for his performance during the coronavirus crisis but disagree with his continuing go-slow approach to reopening the country.

May 8, 2020

70% Likely to Get Anti-COVID-19 Vaccine

Americans are more eager to take the COVID-19 vaccine than the usual flu shot, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey.

May 1, 2020

Only 31% Think U.S. Winning Virus War; Food Concerns Unchanged

Americans are pessimistic about the struggle against the coronavirus, although concerns about the food supply haven’t grown.

April 13, 2020

Americans Play Politics With Their Lives – Even When It Comes to COVID-19

Few Americans have been personally affected healthwise by the coronavirus so far, but politics is a factor when it comes to potential treatment.

April 9, 2020

Americans Champion Social Distancing But Admit It’s Cost Them Friends

Americans are nearly all keeping their distance from others during the ongoing coronavirus crisis, but many also acknowledge that social distancing is hurting some of their close personal relationships.

April 8, 2020

Most Are Ready To Aid Coronavirus Charities

Most Americans say they’re likely to help financially those most hurt by the coronavirus, even though they’re very worried that their charitable giving will be ripped off instead.

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March 30, 2020

Toilet Paper’s In Short Supply, But Most Say, ‘Don’t Blame Me’

Most Americans report a toilet paper shortage where they live thanks to the coronavirus but say they personally are not to blame.

March 26, 2020

Americans Feel More Confidence in Public Health System

Americans are more concerned about their personal safety when it comes to the coronavirus, but they’re regaining confidence in the U.S. public health system to tackle the disease.

March 24, 2020

32% Say Coronavirus Has Thrown Them or A Family Member Out of Work

One-third of Americans say they or someone in their close family is now unemployed thanks to the coronavirus. A whopping nine-out-of-10 are worried about the virus hitting them in the pocketbook.

March 20, 2020

Many Still Going to the Office Despite Coronavirus Threat

A sizable majority of Americans plan to spend most of their time at home in the weeks ahead in response to the coronavirus threat, but many will continue to go to the office.