Survey: Majority of Americans View Masks, Lockdowns as a Reality for at Least 6 More Months

A majority of Americans suspect that universal mask-wearing and various lockdowns will be necessary for at least six more months, a Rasmussen Reports survey released Tuesday found.

The survey found that concern of the Chinese coronavirus remains high, with 51 percent indicating that they are personally “very concerned. Twenty-nine percent said they remain “somewhat” concerned.

When asked how much longer will it be necessary for “some kind of anti-coronavirus lockdown to continue,” a majority predicted that it will be necessary for the next six months, at least. Specifically, 36 percent said “six months to a year,” nine percent said “at least 18 months,” five percent said “for the next couple years,” and three percent said “indefinitely.” Forty-one percent said “less than six months.” Fifty-percent of Democrats said it will be necessary for six months to a year, but a majority of Republicans, 60 percent, believe it will be less:

Respondents were also asked how much longer Americans will be required to wear masks in public places. Once again, a majority indicated that it will be required for at least the next six months:

• Less than six months: 28 percent
• Six months to a year: 39 percent
• At least 18 months: 16 percent
• For the next couple years: 7 percent
• Indefinitely: 5 percent
• Not sure: 5 percent

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