COVID-19

Throughout the coronavirus outbreak, The AP-NORC Center has surveyed Americans on their attitudes, behaviors, and concerns related to the virus.

The Latest

COVID-19

Pandemic puts a damper on holiday spirits

December 21, 2020 As a year marked by a pandemic, economic uncertainty, and a divisive election comes to a close, few Americans are feeling festive during the holiday season. Just 22% of Americans feel very or extremely festive this year, down from 49% one year ago. Although more Americans are experiencing positive emotions than negative…

Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 in New York. What’s normally a chaotic, crowded tourist hotspot during the holiday season is instead a mask-mandated, time-limited, socially distanced locale due to the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Public Use Files

Expert Contact

Caitlin Carroll Oppenheimer

Senior Vice President
Public Health
(301) 634-9344

Expert Contact

Jennifer Benz

Deputy Director
Public Affairs and Media Research
(617) 316-3702

Expert Contact

Marjorie Connelly

Senior Fellow
Public Affairs and Media Research
(212) 541-9878

Expert Contact

Trevor Tompson

Senior Vice President
Public Affairs and Media Research
(773) 256-6338