Attention to COVID-19 news increased slightly amid omicron surge; partisans differ in views about the outbreak
37% of U.S. adults say they are following news about the coronavirus outbreak very closely. That is up from 31% in March 2021.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
37% of U.S. adults say they are following news about the coronavirus outbreak very closely. That is up from 31% in March 2021.
In just five years, the percentage of Republicans with at least some trust in national news organizations has been cut in half.
Looking at respondents to 2020 and 2021 surveys reveals differences in vaccination rates based on where people turned most for COVID-19 news.
48% of US adults say the government should restrict false information online, even if it means losing some freedom to access/publish content.
A third of U.S. adults say they changed their Thanksgiving plans “a great deal,” while roughly a quarter changed their plans “some.”
124 lawmakers today identify as Black, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander or Native American, a 97% increase over the 107th Congress of 2001-02.
59% of Americans are following news about the 2020 candidates closely, but far fewer are following it very closely at this stage of the race.
There are differences among Democrats in perceptions of the front-runners’ political views by race and ethnicity, age, education and ideology.
11% of stories about Joe Biden’s early days as president cited an anonymous or unnamed source, and fewer than 1% relied solely on such sources.
When Americans were asked to evaluate the media’s standing in the nation, 41% say news organizations are growing in their influence.
1615 L St. NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
USA
(+1) 202-419-4300 | Main
(+1) 202-857-8562 | Fax
(+1) 202-419-4372 | Media Inquiries
ABOUT PEW RESEARCH CENTER Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research. Pew Research Center does not take policy positions. It is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts.
© 2024 Pew Research Center