Americans’ Optimism About COVID-19 Dashed as Cases Surge

In a dramatic shift from last month, more Americans now say the coronavirus situation in the U.S. is getting worse (45%) rather than better (40%). In June, a record 89% said the situation was getting better, while only 3% said it was getting worse.

The current survey marks the first time since January that more U.S. adults have been pessimistic than optimistic about the COVID-19 situation. CONTINUED

Jeffrey M. Jones, Gallup


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