WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Although most Americans are experiencing some level of disruption in their daily lives as a result of the novel coronavirus, they largely do not yet feel out of touch with their family and friends.
Fifty-four percent report that they do not feel any change in their connectedness to family and friends in the past week, but 28% say they are now less connected and 18% feel more connected.Both men and women, as well as all age groups, are more likely to say their relations have waned than strengthened, but there are differences in magnitude.Women are more likely than men to say their levels of connection have changed, both positively and negatively.