Intent to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine Rises to 60% as Confidence in Research and Development Process Increases
Still about two-in-ten U.S. adults are “pretty certain” they won’t get the vaccine – even when there’s more information.
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Still about two-in-ten U.S. adults are “pretty certain” they won’t get the vaccine – even when there’s more information.
Most people in 8 EU countries thought their country – and the bloc as a whole – had done a good job dealing with the pandemic this summer.
Here is a look at how people in 14 advanced economies viewed the organization, based on surveys conducted in June through August.
Concern about genetically modified foods is widespread, with about half of people in 20 publics saying these foods are unsafe to eat.
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.
Majorities of adults say they would be open to participating in some parts of the process of identifying and isolating coronavirus victims, but others are reluctant to engage fully with public health authorities.
Majorities across 20 publics say government investments in scientific research are worthwhile and express a lot or some confidence in scientists to do what is right for the public.
Americans give their country comparatively low marks for its handling of the pandemic – and people in other nations tend to agree.
There are widely held concerns about the safety and effectiveness of a possible vaccine and the pace of the approval process.
In several countries, favorable views of the U.S. are at their lowest point since the Center began polling on this topic two decades ago.
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