The vast majority of the vaccinated population blames the unimmunized for the increase in COVID-19 infections and the spread of the delta variant in recent weeks, but very few of those who have given up the vaccine feel responsible, according to an Axios-Ipsos poll released Tuesday.
These people (more than 90 million throughout the country) blame the resurgence of the pandemic on travelers arriving from abroad (despite the fact that the borders are closed and flights restricted), the media and the president, Joe Biden.
The results of this survey expose the gap in opinion.
American public: "If this had happened 30 or 40 years ago, we would not have this problem," said one of those responsible for Ipsos, Cliff Young, "we are facing a serious barrier of disinformation that clouds the facts" for "a group recalcitrant "," the only way to reach them will be strict policies, strict mandates. "
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Almost 80% of vaccinated citizens attribute the increase in infections and the spread of new variants throughout the country to those people who have not yet been vaccinated, according to the survey, carried out between July 30 and August 2, of 999 adults.
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Those immunized also consider, to a lesser extent, than former President Donald Trump (36%), the conservative media (33%);
foreign travelers arriving in the country (30%);
and those who travel abroad (25%) are responsible for the increase in cases.
Among those who have not been vaccinated, only 10% believe that giving up immunization has contributed to worsening the pandemic.
The main culprit (36% cite it) are foreign travelers visiting the country;
followed by the media (27%);
those who travel abroad (23%), Biden (21%) and federal health authorities (18%).
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Concern about the delta variant of the coronavirus also differs between the two groups, although it remains in any case the majority: it rises to 78% among those vaccinated, and 56% among those who are not immunized and therefore are the most likely to get sick from it. severity and even die.
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Half of the population (52%) believe that returning to pre-vaccine activities is risky, more vaccinated (56%) than unvaccinated (43%).
The level of perceived risk has risen 13 points since mid-July and 24 points since the end of June.
The United States reached the goal of 70% of the adult population on Monday with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
In total, 50% are fully vaccinated, which is equivalent to 165 million people.
Almost a million people were immunized last week.
A vaccination card against COVID-19 Wilfredo Lee / AP
But although the vaccination rate takes off again and the high transmissibility of the new strain has triggered infections to exceed 35 million, as well as hospitalizations and deaths.
The authorities point out that in most cases they are people not immunized against the virus.
An internal CDC document notes that this variant is as contagious as chickenpox.
However, only 1% of those vaccinated have become ill after being immunized, mostly mildly.
Deaths and hospitalizations correspond to the unvaccinated.
With information from Ipsos, Axios and Forbes
