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Last modified: 03/23/2021 10:29 AM Lifestyle

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.

Last modified: 03/12/2021 10:35 AM Politics

Majority Support COVID-19 Relief Package, But Agree It Benefits ‘Blue’ States More

Voters overwhelmingly support the COVID-19 relief bill President Joe Biden signed into law Thursday, but most believe the $1.9 trillion package benefits Democrat-run states more.

Last modified: 03/11/2021 10:32 AM Lifestyle

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.

Last modified: 03/05/2021 10:29 AM Lifestyle

Americans Wary of Making COVID-19 Vaccine Mandatory

Can employers require workers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus? At least one lawsuit has already been filed against such a workplace requirement, and Americans aren’t sure employers should be able to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory.

Last modified: 02/22/2021 10:34 AM Politics

57% of Voters Support COVID-19 Relief Bill, Despite Spending Concerns

Most voters support passage of the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package despite concerns that Congress has filled the bill with expensive items that have nothing to do with coronavirus.

Last modified: 02/11/2021 12:02 PM Political Commentary

With Trump Gone, So Are the Old COVID Rules By Brian C. Joondeph

What a difference an election makes, one president leaves and a new one takes over, with COVID rules changing on a dime.

Last modified: 02/05/2021 10:30 AM Lifestyle

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.

Last modified: 02/03/2021 10:25 AM Politics

Majority Still Say COVID-19 Stimulus ‘Essential,’ But Most GOP Voters Disagree

Congress and President Biden are wrangling over legislation that would send Americans another round of stimulus checks, and a majority of voters say a new round of stimulus checks is necessary to help the country recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Last modified: 01/27/2021 11:56 AM Lifestyle

60% ‘Very Concerned’ About COVID-19 Financial Impact

Despite the advent of vaccinations against COVID-19, a majority of Americans are very concerned about the financial impact of the pandemic.

Last modified: 01/04/2021 10:27 AM Lifestyle

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.

Last modified: 12/31/2020 10:38 AM Lifestyle

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.

Last modified: 12/24/2020 11:52 AM Lifestyle

Fewer Plan To Attend Religious Services This Christmas

Most Americans still consider Christmas one of our most important holidays, but with the COVID-19 lockdown, fewer say they plan to go to church this holiday season.

Last modified: 12/22/2020 10:54 AM Lifestyle

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.

Last modified: 12/08/2020 10:30 AM Lifestyle

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.

Last modified: 11/18/2020 10:27 AM Lifestyle

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.

Last modified: 10/06/2020 10:15 AM Politics

Voters Aren’t Swayed by Trump’s COVID Diagnosis

Voters strongly reject the idea of pushing back the election because of President Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis, with most saying the president’s illness will not influence their vote in any way.

Last modified: 09/25/2020 11:37 AM Lifestyle

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.

Last modified: 09/23/2020 10:25 AM Politics

33% Agree Coronavirus Lockdown Is Historic Assault on Civil Liberties

Politics continues to be a major defining factor when voters are asked about America’s response to the coronavirus. One-third of voters share U.S. Attorney General William Barr’s assessment that the resulting national lockdown is an unprecedented assault on civil liberties.

Last modified: 09/03/2020 11:47 AM Lifestyle

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.

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Last modified: 09/03/2020 09:48 AM Political Commentary

When Democrats Act Like COVID Is A Crisis, I’ll Believe It’s A Crisis By Brian C. Joondeph

Watch what people do, not what they say. Politicians who say one thing and do another are called hypocrites, but perhaps they have inside knowledge that the average person does not possess.