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Summary of Pew Research Center Survey on Public Criticism and Confusion Over U.S. COVID-19 Response (February 2022)

Core Content

The Pew Research Center survey conducted from January 24 to 30, 2022, highlights the growing public criticism and confusion surrounding the U.S. response to the coronavirus outbreak. The survey involved 10,237 U.S. adults and provides insights into vaccination rates, public perceptions of officials, and attitudes toward vaccine requirements for various activities.

Main Findings

Public Criticism and Confusion

• 60% of U.S. adults say they've felt confused by changes in public health recommendations, up 7 percentage points since August 2021.
• 57% say changes in recommendations made them wonder if officials were withholding important information.
• 56% say these changes made them less confident in the recommendations, up 5 points since August.
• Public opinion on the response from public health officials and elected leaders has declined over time.

Public Health Officials and Elected Leaders

• 50% of U.S. adults rate public health officials (e.g., CDC) as doing an excellent or good job, down from 79% early in the outbreak and 60% in August 2021.
• 50% rate local elected officials as doing an excellent or good job, and 46% rate state officials similarly.
• 43% of U.S. adults rate Joe Biden's response to the outbreak as excellent or good, down from 60% in August and 60% in February 2021.
• 36% of U.S. adults rate Donald Trump's response as excellent or good, a figure that has remained consistent since his presidency ended.
• 64% of Democrats rate Biden's response as excellent or good, while 89% of Republicans rate it as only fair or poor.

Vaccination Rates

• 78% of U.S. adults have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
• 73% are fully vaccinated (two doses of Pfizer/Moderna or one dose of Johnson & Johnson).
• 66% of fully vaccinated adults have received a booster shot within the past six months, making up 48% of all U.S. adults.
• Partisan Differences:
  • 90% of Democrats vs. 64% of Republicans have received at least one dose.
  • 73% of fully vaccinated Democrats vs. 55% of fully vaccinated Republicans have received a booster.

Vaccine Requirements for Activities

• 58% of U.S. adults favor requiring proof of vaccination for air travel.
• 53% favor vaccine requirements for sporting events or concerts.
• 52% favor requiring proof for attending public colleges and universities in person.
• 53% oppose vaccine requirements for dining in restaurants.
• 59% oppose vaccine requirements for shopping in stores.
• Partisan Gaps:
  • 76% of Democrats vs. 26% of Republicans favor vaccine requirements for sporting events or concerts.
  • 60% of Republicans oppose all five vaccine requirements, while 78% of Democrats support them.

Comfort with Daily Activities

• Americans are now more comfortable with everyday activities compared to November 2020.
• 85% feel comfortable visiting close friends or family at home.
• 84% feel comfortable going to the grocery store.
• 73% feel comfortable visiting a hair salon or barbershop.
• 70% feel comfortable eating out in a restaurant.
• 43% feel comfortable attending an indoor sporting event or concert.
• 34% feel comfortable attending a crowded party.
• Unvaccinated adults are more comfortable with public activities than vaccinated adults.

Mask Wearing

• Mask wearing in stores and businesses increased from 53% in August 2021 to 61% in January 2022.
• 70% of vaccinated adults say they wear masks regularly in public places.
• 32% of unvaccinated adults say they do the same.

Vaccine Status and Concern

• Unvaccinated adults are less concerned about getting a serious case of the coronavirus than vaccinated adults.
• 62% of unvaccinated adults feel comfortable attending an indoor sporting event or concert, compared to 37% of vaccinated adults.
• 52% of unvaccinated adults feel comfortable attending a crowded party, compared to 37% of vaccinated adults.

Key Information

• The survey highlights the intertwining of partisanship and vaccine status in shaping public opinion.
• Confusion and distrust in public health guidance have increased.
• Vaccinated adults are more likely to support vaccine requirements and feel less comfortable with public activities.
• Unvaccinated adults are more comfortable with public activities but less concerned about personal health risks.
• Public health officials are increasingly viewed with skepticism, especially by Republicans.

Methodology

• Survey conducted via the American Trends Panel (ATP), an online panel recruited through random sampling.
• The survey is weighted to be representative of the U.S. adult population by gender, race, ethnicity, partisan affiliation, education, and other demographics.
• The survey includes responses to various questions on vaccination status, vaccine requirements, comfort with activities, and reactions to public health guidance changes.