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Axios-Ipsos poll: There is no new normal
Margaret Talev
8 mins ago - Health
The longer the coronavirus pandemic lasts, the further we're moving apart, according to our analysis of nearly four months of data from the Axios-Ipsos Coronavirus Index.
Why it matters: Ever since life in the U.S. as we knew it came to a screeching halt, we've been trying to get our heads around what a "new normal" will look like. But so far, the politicization of the virus — and our socioeconomic differences — are working against any notion of national unity in impact or response.
The big picture: Partisanship is the main driver of behavior when it comes to concern about the virus, or use of face masks to contain the spread.
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By the numbers: Since March, the overall share of Americans feeling extremely or very concerned about coronavirus climbed, peaked, fell, rose again and settled at 58%. But "overall" belies very different tracks.
Why it matters: Ever since life in the U.S. as we knew it came to a screeching halt, we've been trying to get our heads around what a "new normal" will look like. But so far, the politicization of the virus — and our socioeconomic differences — are working against any notion of national unity in impact or response.
The big picture: Partisanship is the main driver of behavior when it comes to concern about the virus, or use of face masks to contain the spread.
...snip...
By the numbers: Since March, the overall share of Americans feeling extremely or very concerned about coronavirus climbed, peaked, fell, rose again and settled at 58%. But "overall" belies very different tracks.
Read more, see interesting graphs: https://www.axios.com/axios-ipsos-poll-coronavirus-index-15-weeks-e4eb53cc-9bc8-4cac-8285-07e5e5ef6b2b.html
