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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for May 5, 2021
The Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author.
May 5, 2021: Since the COVID-19 vaccines became available in January, there has been a roughly 80% decline in the number of reported cases and deaths from the virus. However, just 36% of voters nationwide are aware of the progress. A Scott Rasmussen survey found 24% believe it is not true, and 40% are not sure.[1][2]
This may reflect the fact that 87% of national media coverage about the pandemic has been negative. National media coverage in the United States has been far more negative than coverage in scientific journals and other nations.[1]
Forty-one percent (41%) of Democrats are aware of the progress, along with 36% of Republicans. Only 29% of independent voters recognize how much of an improvement there has been.[1]
Interestingly, however, Democrats remain more pessimistic about the pandemic than other voters.[1]
By a 60% to 18% margin, Republicans believe the worst is behind us. A solid plurality (46% to 24%) of independents agree. Democrats are somewhat less convinced; 43% believe the worst is behind us, while 31% believe it is yet to come.[1]
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See also
- Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine distribution by state
- Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for March 29, 2021
- Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for May 4, 2021
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