Most states have religious exemptions to COVID-19 social distancing rules
Only 10 states are preventing in-person religious gatherings in any form, according to our analysis of recent state-level regulations.
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Only 10 states are preventing in-person religious gatherings in any form, according to our analysis of recent state-level regulations.
A majority of Americans are turning to digital means to stay connected and track information about the coronavirus outbreak.
Older adults tend to account for large shares of both poll workers and voters in general elections in the United States.
Only 23% say they have emergency funds that would last them three months.
In 2019, 74% of Americans said they had a mostly positive view of doctors; 68% had a mostly favorable view of medical research scientists.
24% of U.S. adults overall say their faith has become stronger because of the coronavirus pandemic; just 2% say their faith has become weaker.
64% of parents with children in elementary, middle or high school express at least some concern about their children falling behind.
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