Polco users and readers visiting WNA member websites from Dec. 1 to 14 were asked how concerned they were about the omicron variant of COVID-19.
We asked this question in light of the recent identification of the variant in South Africa, which sparked a wave of travel and other restrictions around the world. The variant has since spread rapidly in Europe and is expected to do the same in the U.S.
Out of 580 respondents, 42% said they were somewhat concerned about the variant, while 28% expressed no concern and 27% said they were very concerned. Twenty-two respondents (4%) said they were unsure.
By comparison, our poll conducted in early August regarding the Delta variant showed nearly half of respondents (49%) were very concerned about the variant, while 28% said they were somewhat concerned and 22% expressed no concern about Delta.
The full question and results can be found below:
How concerned are you about the omicron variant of COVID-19?
- Not concerned at all: 28% (161)
- Somewhat concerned: 42% (243)
- Very concerned: 27% (154)
- I’m not sure: 4% (22)
A breakdown of the data can be downloaded here.
This poll question and results were made available through a partnership between the WNA and Polco, a national civic engagement company based in Madison, to help Wisconsin newspapers better engage readers and access enhanced data and insights.
Do you have any ideas for our next poll question? Please contact Jordan Schelling at jordan.schelling@wnanews.com
