Five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 60% of Americans believe it has ended and almost the same number are worried about another global epidemic happening in their lifetime, a Gallup poll released Friday showed.
The survey of 5,876 adults taken Feb. 18-26 found that 59% said the pandemic is over, with 41% saying it’s not. Similarly, 58% said they’re concerned about another global pandemic occurring in their lifetime, with 41% saying they’re not. The poll has a margin of error of +/- 2 percentage points.
Gallup said the latest results reveal that Americans’ views on the issue have not changed from a year ago.
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