As COVID-19 Continues, Faith in Public Health System Falls
Fear of coronavirus remains high, with Americans expressing less confidence that the U.S. public health system can handle it.
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June 30, 2020
June 25, 2020
Most Americans Plan to Dine Out Within Next Month
With the coronavirus lockdown easing in much of the country, most Americans plan to return to restaurants in the next month, although they admit they are worried about catching the virus while dining out.
June 25, 2020
31% of Blacks Favor Removing ‘White Jesus’ from Churches
Americans strongly reject the call by a leading Black Lives Matter activist to remove “white Jesus” from churches and elsewhere. His message resonates far stronger among black Americans than others.
June 24, 2020
Most Say It’s Too Hard to Fire Bad Cops
Americans are critical of police unions and think it’s too difficult to get rid of bad apples on the police force.
June 16, 2020
28% of Blacks Think Most Americans Are Racist
Positive views of race relations in this country have taken a beating in recent days, although most continue to reject the idea that racism is rampant in America.
June 4, 2020
Americans Still Praise Police But Are More Skeptical of Officer-Involved Deaths
Most Americans continue to give high praise to their local police and approve of their tactics. But following George Floyd’s death, they’re more critical of police-involved killings.
May 28, 2020
COVID-19 Fear Remains, Especially Among Older Americans
Even as the coronavirus lockdown eases in many parts of the country, Americans are less concerned about the threat of the disease but still aren’t overly confident in the ability of the public health system to protect them.
May 25, 2020
For Most, Summer Begins on Memorial Day, But Far Fewer Plan to Travel
Most Americans agree that Memorial Day – celebrated today – is the unofficial beginning of summer, but the number of those who plan a summer vacation this year has plummeted.
May 22, 2020
26% Say COVID-19 Has Cost Them Tickets to a Sporting Event
One-in-four Americans have been forced to cancel tickets to a sporting event because of the coronavirus crisis and now say they are watching more sports on TV to make up for it.
May 21, 2020
Americans Say Fewer Out of Work Than A Month Ago
The number of Americans citing lost jobs in their immediate family thanks to the coronavirus has fallen back to the level seen earlier in the crisis.
May 19, 2020
Americans Praise Fauci But Share Trump’s Desire to Get Going
Americans give Dr. Anthony Fauci high marks for his performance during the coronavirus crisis but disagree with his continuing go-slow approach to reopening the country.
May 8, 2020
70% Likely to Get Anti-COVID-19 Vaccine
Americans are more eager to take the COVID-19 vaccine than the usual flu shot, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey.
May 1, 2020
Only 31% Think U.S. Winning Virus War; Food Concerns Unchanged
Americans are pessimistic about the struggle against the coronavirus, although concerns about the food supply haven’t grown.
April 30, 2020
Americans See Much Tougher Job Market for Unprepared Graduates
With the nation still hunkering down because of the coronavirus, Americans see the current class of college graduates facing a much harder job market. But most still believe these graduates lack the skills to get a job anyway.
April 24, 2020
49% Are Unlikely To Let Their Kids Go Back Even if Schools Reopen Soon
Americans strongly doubt the schools in their area will reopen before the end of the current school year, and even if they did, half of those with school-age kids say they probably wouldn’t let them go back.
April 13, 2020
Americans Play Politics With Their Lives – Even When It Comes to COVID-19
Few Americans have been personally affected healthwise by the coronavirus so far, but politics is a factor when it comes to potential treatment.
April 9, 2020
Americans Champion Social Distancing But Admit It’s Cost Them Friends
Americans are nearly all keeping their distance from others during the ongoing coronavirus crisis, but many also acknowledge that social distancing is hurting some of their close personal relationships.
April 8, 2020
Most Are Ready To Aid Coronavirus Charities
Most Americans say they’re likely to help financially those most hurt by the coronavirus, even though they’re very worried that their charitable giving will be ripped off instead.
March 30, 2020
Toilet Paper’s In Short Supply, But Most Say, ‘Don’t Blame Me’
Most Americans report a toilet paper shortage where they live thanks to the coronavirus but say they personally are not to blame.
March 26, 2020
Americans Feel More Confidence in Public Health System
Americans are more concerned about their personal safety when it comes to the coronavirus, but they’re regaining confidence in the U.S. public health system to tackle the disease.
