March 19, 2020: Governments and private companies have taken many actions to address the coronavirus outbreak. American voters are very supportive at this time. In fact, 89% approve of the decision to ban travel from China. That includes 73% who strongly approve.[1]
Among seven actions tested in the survey, the lowest level of support was found for suspending college basketball tournaments and professional sports events. Still, 75% of all voters approved of that approach (including 51% who Strongly Approve).[1]
For all actions, approval is higher among older people than younger voters.
In the case of the travel bans, support is higher among Republicans than other voters. However, a majority in all parties support the travel bans.[1]
- Eighty-five percent (85%) of Republicans Strongly Approve of the ban on travel from China. That view is shared by 66% of Democrats and 66% of independent voters.
- The ban on European travel earns Strong Approval from 77% of Republicans, 52% of Democrats, and 54% of other voters.
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Footnotes:
- One America News Network, "89% Of Americans Approve Of President Trump’s Early Action To Ban Travel From China," accessed March 17, 2020
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