Polling Shows Signs of Public Trust in Institutions amid the Pandemic
Americans see “social distancing” measures urged by public health officials to limit the spread of COVID-19 as generally appropriate.
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Americans see “social distancing” measures urged by public health officials to limit the spread of COVID-19 as generally appropriate.
Black Americans stand out from other racial and ethnic groups in their attitudes toward key health care questions associated with the pandemic.
Majorities of Americans say the federal government, businesses and other actors are doing too little to reduce the effects of climate change.
In 2019, 74% of Americans said they had a mostly positive view of doctors; 68% had a mostly favorable view of medical research scientists.
Here is a roundup of key takeaways from our studies of U.S. public opinion about science issues and their effect on society.
More than two-thirds of adults ages 65 or older said they were following news of the pandemic very closely.
As the U.S. battles COVID-19, effective contact tracing has proven to be a major challenge for those trying to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
We’re committed to informing the public with facts about the far-reaching impact that this global pandemic is having on our society.
While the CDC has pointed to some possible factors that may be contributing to this pattern, the public is divided in its perceptions.
Responses to cable news coverage and the pandemic vary notably among Americans who identify Fox News, MSNBC or CNN as their main source of political news.
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