Most Americans say they at least sometimes still follow pandemic safeguards. But they’re increasingly returning to pre-pandemic norms as coronavirus infections have fallen to their lowest lev…
Many Americans have taken significant steps back from once-routine coronavirus precautions, with fewer than half now saying they regularly wear face masks, avoid crowds and skip nonessential travel.
Most Americans say they at least sometimes still follow those safeguards. But they’re increasingly returning to pre-pandemic norms as coronavirus infections have fallen to their lowest level since July. “I figured when the military starts easing up, because they’re pretty strict, that’s a very good sign,” said Morgan, 80.
Experts say the coronavirus isn’t going away, and most Americans recognize the virus will stick around. In January, an AP-NORC poll showed just 15% of Americans said the pandemic will be over when COVID-19 is mostly eliminated. Most said they expect the pandemic to end when it’s largely a mild virus.
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