Health Care

Dealing with coronavirus has declined as a policy priority, especially among Republicans. This marks a shift from last year, when the economy and the coronavirus both topped the public’s policy agenda.

Most Latino immigrants say they would come to the U.S. again.

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The U.S. is seen positively in advanced economies for its technology, entertainment, military and universities, but negatively for its health care system, discrimination and the state of its democracy.

While Americans see some aspects of U.S. power more positively than people elsewhere, they offer more negative views in other areas.

Dissatisfaction with the functioning of democracy is linked to concerns about the economy, the pandemic and social divisions.

63% of U.S. adults say the government has the responsibility to provide health care coverage for all, up slightly from 59% last year.

Also, a declining share of Republicans say the coronavirus is a major threat to health in the United States.

Distress levels changed little overall from March to April, but this concealed considerable change at the individual level over this period.

71% of U.S. adults say they are confident that medical centers in their area can handle the needs of seriously ill people during the pandemic.