CHICAGO, Ill. – A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that two-thirds of Americans say they're at least somewhat concerned they or a loved one will be infected by the coronavirus — up from less than half who said so a month ago.
Among other finding in the survey, conducted March 12-16 among American adults: — Worries about the coronavirus now surpass concerns about the flu.
Thirty-one percent of Americans are very or extremely worried about themselves or someone in their families becoming infected, with another 35% somewhat worried.
A month ago, more than half — 55% — said they were not worried. Concerns about getting the flu decreased over the same period, with 49% now calling themselves at