Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Polling finds public trust in medical scientists has increased but only among Democrats – while optimism about a vaccine is broadly shared.

Americans are divided in their outlooks, mainly along ideological lines, but are more united on opinions about China’s place in the world.

Americans’ confidence in checking COVID-19 information aligns closely with their confidence in checking the accuracy of news stories broadly.

Nearly a quarter of all U.S. deaths attributed to the coronavirus have been in just 12 congressional districts.

Americans expect China’s international reputation will suffer because of how the country has handled the coronavirus outbreak.

Relatively few Americans say they have tested positive for coronavirus antibodies, but many more believe they may have been infected.

With Election Day six months away, 52% of Americans are paying fairly close or very close attention to news about the presidential candidates.

About six-in-ten Americans believe social distancing measures are helping a lot to slow the spread of coronavirus in the nation.

U.S. adults give high marks to South Korea and Germany’s pandemic responses. In contrast, most believe China has done an only fair or poor job.

Americans’ expectations for the year ahead include an effective treatment or cure for COVID-19, as well as a vaccine to prevent the disease.