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Virus Concerns Outpace Economic Worries

Asked to assess trade-offs between stemming the spread of coronavirus and helping the economy, more Americans prioritize keeping restrictions in place.

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Coronavirus Concerns on the Rise Again Amid Spike in New Cases

Majorities support restrictions to reduce the spread of the virus and report a high level of personal compliance with measures to prevent infection.

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Concerns about Reopening Schools Loom Large

With a new academic year on the horizon, 46% of Americans believe schools need major modifications to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, and another 31% think they shouldn’t reopen for in-person learning at all.

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Economic Outlook Varies Across Party Lines

The June 2020 AP-NORC Poll finds some improvement in the public’s economic outlook, driven largely by Republicans who are significantly more optimistic than Democrats.

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As Pessimism about the Country’s Outlook Spreads, Few View Trump as a Unifying Force

A majority feel President Trump’s handling of demonstrations across the country in response to police violence against black Americans has only made things worse, according to the June 2020 AP-NORC Poll.