Delta variant poll results suggest concern among readers

Polco users and readers visiting WNA member websites from July 28 to Aug. 10 were asked how concerned they were about the Delta variant of COVID-19. We asked this question in light of a surge in new COVID-19 cases fueled by the variant that prompted new CDC mask-wearing guidance.

Out of 760 respondents, 49% said they were very concerned about the Delta variant of COVID-19. Another 28% indicated they were somewhat concerned about the variant, while 22% of respondents said they were not concerned at all.

The full question and results can be found below:

How concerned are you about the Delta variant of COVID-19?

  • Not concerned at all: 22% (169)
  • Somewhat concerned: 28% (214)
  • Very concerned: 49% (370)
  • I’m not sure: 1% (7)

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

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