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Pew Research CenterJuly 8, 2020
Republicans, Democrats Move Even Further Apart in Coronavirus Concerns

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Republicans, Democrats Move Even Further Apart in Coronavirus Concerns
Majority of Republicans now say ‘the worst is behind us’ in coronavirus outbreak
Republicans’ concerns over health impacts from COVID-19 decline; little change among Democrats
Most say people’s actions affect spread of COVID-19
Most Democrats say additional aid is needed; Republicans are divided
Broad support for government help for homeowners and renters, businesses, state and local governments
Republicans far more comfortable than Democrats going to salons, restaurants, indoor events, parties
Partisanship biggest factor in comfort with activities during coronavirus
Since March, larger increases in comfort with routine activities among Republicans than Democrats
About seven-in-ten Americans say masks should be worn in public places at least most of the time
Race, age, gender, geographic differences in views of mask wearing
How do you think people in your area would react to you wearing a mask?
Most U.S. adults say individual actions affect spread of the virus a great deal
Partisan, racial gaps in concerns about the pandemic have grown since April
Degree of concern about coronavirus continues to vary across age, income, racial and ethnic groups
Those who believe that individual actions have a great effect on how COVID-19 spreads are most concerned about getting and spreading the virus
Growing gap between white and black adults in views of whether the worst of the pandemic is still to come
Democrats overwhelmingly see need for more economic aid, GOP is split
Income gap emerges within GOP over need for another COVID-19 aid package
Bipartisan support for aid to businesses to keep workers, wide partisan divides over state and local aid
Within GOP, those in lower-income households more likely to favor financial assistance to local governments, extending increase in unemployment benefits
Large share of public says business should be protected from lawsuits if employees get COVID-19
Overall economic ratings remain low, GOP views improve
Republicans optimistic economic conditions will be better in a year; Democrats’ expectations are mixed
Since last fall, more Americans say the government should do more to help those in need

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