Americans generally support public health policies that had been adopted during the pandemic Support varied based on politics and where a person lives However, most people were inclined to support at least one of the pandemic policies TUESDAY, June 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Despite all the grumbling at the time, most Americans now look back upon pandemic-era policies as a good idea, a new poll shows. A majority of Americans see four key pandemic policies as “generally a good idea” in retrospect: Mask requirements in stores and businesses (70%) Healthcare worker vaccination requirements (65%) Indoor dining closures (63%) Closing public schools (56%) However, views varied across policies, the found. Only 42% of Americans say all four policies a good idea, and another 37% say only some were a good idea.
But only 20% say all those policies were “generally a bad idea,” results show. “Public health professionals need to know that these vital protections are still available in their toolboxes,” said , president and CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation, which co-sponsored the survey with the Harvard T.H.
Chan School of Public Health. “Understanding what drives resistance for some people can help inform the best ways to use and communicate about these policies should we need to call on them in the future,” Castrucci added. As might be expected, politics is a powerful factor when it comes to reflecting on pandemic-era politics.
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