New COVID poll: Democrats have a ‘particularly negative’ outlook, are most likely to keep wearing masks.
New COVID poll: Democrats have a ‘particularly negative’ outlook, are most likely to keep wearing masks
In the latest quarterly poll by Gallup, it was found that 30% of respondents believe the pandemic is getting worse, a significant increase from previous months. Additionally, about 25% of people in the U.S. are worried about getting infected with COVID, a rise from previous figures. Despite this, the majority of Americans still believe the pandemic is over, although there has been a decrease in this sentiment. Democrats have shown a particularly negative outlook, with 44% of them believing the situation has worsened. They are also more likely to continue wearing masks.
Democrats’ Negative Outlook and Mask-Wearing
As per the latest Gallup poll, Democrats have a particularly negative outlook on the COVID situation. In September, 44% of Democrats believed that the pandemic was getting worse, a significant increase from previous months. This pessimism is reflected in their likelihood to continue wearing masks, as Democrats are more likely to wear masks compared to Republicans. The poll also revealed that the majority of Americans still believe the pandemic is over, although there has been a decrease in this sentiment.
Worries and Concerns
The poll showed that about 25% of people in the U.S. are worried about getting infected with COVID, an increase from previous months. This indicates a growing concern among the population due to the recent uptick in cases and new variants. However, it is worth noting that this level of worry is still lower than the figures seen in 2020. Despite the increase in worried Americans, the largest share (41%) believes that the COVID situation is improving. Another 30% said it is remaining the same, As per Gallup. To summarize everything up, the poll highlights the varying outlooks and concerns among Americans regarding the ongoing pandemic.
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