AP-NORC poll: Pandemic impact varies by age, income level

Americans are increasingly taking preventative measures, including staying away from large crowds and avoiding touching their hands to their faces, to confront the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Centre for Public Affairs Research.

The survey found that 94 per cent of Americans say they are staying away from large groups, up from 68 per cent in mid-March, while 86 per cent say they are avoiding other people as much as possible.

Among other findings in the survey, conducted March 26-29 among American adults are: