With two-thirds of Americans worried about a second wave of the coronavirus, a new ABC News/Washington Post poll finds nearly 6 in 10 people are unready to resume their pre-pandemic activities, underscoring continued public unease as the nation seeks a return to normalcy. Impacts of the pandemic are vast. Seventy-nine […] Read more »
The Unequal Distribution of Economic Damage From COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused immense economic damage, but the harm has not been evenly felt. Workers who provide in-person services have borne the brunt of layoffs and wage reductions, as shown in Gallup data collected from April 17-May 17, 2020. Moreover, those in low-paying jobs are much more likely […] Read more »
Nearly Half of the Public Say They or a Family Member Skipped or Delayed Care Due to Coronavirus
Amid the threat of coronavirus, nearly half (48%) of Americans say someone in their family has skipped or delayed getting some type of medical care due to the pandemic, the latest KFF Health Tracking Poll finds. This includes 11% who say the person’s condition worsened due to the missed care. […] Read more »
A majority of Americans are OK with cautious reopening
Watching the coronavirus political fight play out might leave you with the belief that there are essentially two camps: the first that wants the economy to open up at almost any cost, and the second that wants nonessential businesses to stay shut down. Those who are who are pouring into […] Read more »
Economic Attitudes as the Country Starts to Reopen
As all 50 states start to re-engage sectors of their economy, most Americans continue to say the national economy is in poor condition and many are feeling financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic. When restrictions are lifted, reconnecting with friends and family, getting a haircut, and shopping for fun are […] Read more »
Latinos in America Continue to Face Disproportionate Effects of COVID-19
A month after national pandemic recovery efforts have started, Latinos in America are reporting still being left out of meaningful relief, a national poll released today by SOMOS, UnidosUS and MoveOn fund. According to the poll, 50% of households are still having difficulty buying or finding necessities such as food, […] Read more »