World Economic Forum Poll Shows Social Distancing and Masks to Continue Despite COVID-19 Vaccinations
The poll was conducted in Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, the UK, and the U.S.
A majority of adults said they are likely to continue socially distancing and wearing a mask in public even if they are vaccinated against COVID-19, according to a recent IPSOS/World Economic Forum survey that polled some 12,500 people. However, confidence in returning to sporting events, eating in restaurants, flying, and using public transport is mixed across countries. The survey was conducted between June 3-6, 2021, in Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, the UK, and the U.S.
In each of these nine countries, more than 75% say that, assuming they have received a vaccine for COVID-19, they definitely will continue or may continue socially distancing from others in public places. Depending on the country, between six and eight in 10 say they definitely will continue or may continue wearing a mask in public.