According to a survey carried out in Great Britain in April 2020, 32 percent of Brits think that the government should start to ease lockdown measures only when the number of deaths each day has fallen substantially. A further 18 percent want the government to loosen restrictions when tests are easily available to check if people have got the virus or not. On the other hand three percent think the government should immediately lift the lockdown restrictions.
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When do you think the government should start to loosen lockdown restrictions?
Characteristic
Share of responses
Immediately
3%
In a few weeks time, regardless of the situation
4%
Not until the number of deaths each day starts to fall
9%
Not until the number of deaths each day has fallen substantially
32%
Not until no new cases at all are being reported
13%
Not until testing to see if people have had the virus is easily available
18%
Not until a vaccine is available
6%
When we can no longer maintain it without causing severe economic
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