'Massive Shift' in COVID-19 Sentiments as Delta Spreads
Americans were becoming more optimistic about the COVID-19 situation in the U.S. -- but that has taken a dramatic turn recently, as the delta variant has spread. Gallup Senior Editor Jeff Jones joins the podcast to break down the latest findings.
Americans' assessments of the COVID-19 situation have dramatically worsened, and their worry about getting the disease has increased. At the same time, social distancing behaviors are largely unchanged.
As the delta variant took its place as the most dominant strain of the coronavirus in the country in July, Americans were feeling less certain they could protect themselves from infection.
2020 was the most stressful year in recent history. A record-high 40% of adults worldwide said they experienced stress during a lot of the previous day.
