Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for April 6, 2020
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April 6, 2020: Between December and February, as the coronavirus infection was spreading, a total of 759,493 people entered the United States from China. That total included “228,000 Americans returning home and hundreds of thousands of Chinese nationals arriving for business, academics, tourism or to visit family.”[1]
During that same time frame, “343,402 arrived from Italy, 418,848 from Spain and about 1.9 million more came from Britain.”[1]
A Scott Rasmussen public opinion survey found that 51% of registered voters believe the United States should require stricter security on future trade and travel with China. Twenty-seven percent (27%) disagree and 22% are not sure.[2]
By a 71% to 12% margin, Republicans think stricter security is needed. Among independent voters, 48% want stricter security while 28% disagree. Democrats are evenly divided–37% say yes to stricter security and 40% say no.[2]
The survey also found a modest plurality in favor of stricter security on future trade and travel with all nations. Forty-two percent (42%) think that’s a good idea while 34% do not.[2]
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- April 3, 2020 –38% of voters fear economic impact of pandemic more than health threat
- April 2, 2020 –47 percent of voters believe China to blame for pandemic
- April 1, 2020 –45% of voters expect lockdown to last a month or two
- March 31, 2020 –25 states have issued stay-at-home orders
- March 30, 2020 –67,000 people per square mile living in Manhattan
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See also
- Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day
- Coronavirus Daily Updates
- Political responses to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020
- Debate surrounding government responses to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020
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