More boosters, more variants, but less concern: Americans face future of COVID pandemic

Two years in, Americans’ concern about COVID-19 has dropped to its lowest level since the CBS News poll started tracking it in the spring of 2020, but they aren’t ready to say the pandemic is over. Most foresee a lasting vigilance, including a need for more booster shots, and most expect more variants down the road, albeit less dangerous ones. Few feel the virus will disappear entirely in the coming year.

On a personal level, many say the pandemic has left lasting changes in their own lives, both in how they live and how they work. CONTINUED

Jennifer De Pinto, Anthony Salvanto & Fred Backus, CBS News


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