A new Pew Research Center survey finds that U.S. adults overwhelmingly say houses of worship should be required to follow the same rules about social distancing and large gatherings as other organizations or businesses in their local area. About eight-in-ten Americans (79%) take this position, four times the share who […] Read more »
One in Three Americans Would Not Get COVID-19 Vaccine
The coronavirus’ toll on the lives of people around the world continues to grow, with over 18 million confirmed cases and more than 700,000 deaths, including upwards of 150,000 of those in the United States. … But many Americans appear reluctant to be vaccinated, even if a vaccine were FDA-approved […] Read more »
National Outlook Index: Caution
On this week’s episode of Poll Hub, Americans are apprehensive about the state of the nation. We break down the latest Marist Poll America Now: National Outlook Index and discuss the indicators driving the mood of Americans. Then, it’s back to school season. But, school districts across the nation are […] Read more »
Fearing coronavirus and missed classes, many parents prefer mixing online and in-person school
Most American parents think it’s unsafe to send their children back to school given the risks of the novel coronavirus, and more than 80 percent favor holding school at least partly online, according to a Washington Post-Schar School survey conducted by Ipsos. But parents also express serious concerns with online […] Read more »
Only One-Third of College Students Feel Comfortable Living in a Dorm This Fall
As colleges and universities grapple with how to safely reopen campuses this month, most students are not ready to return to normal. … A majority (52%) of students say they do not trust their university to protect students and faculty from the coronavirus if campus reopens in the fall, compared […] Read more »
Most Americans Say State Governments Have Lifted COVID-19 Restrictions Too Quickly
As a growing number of states grapple with a rise in coronavirus cases, a sizable majority of U.S. adults (69%) say their greater concern is that state governments have been lifting restrictions on public activity too quickly. Fewer than half as many, just 30%, say their bigger concern is that […] Read more »