Opinions on coronavirus in the media in the UK September 2020, by age

Published by
Amy Watson,
May 20, 2021
In a weekly survey carried out in the United Kingdom (UK) in September 2020, most respondents disagreed that the media is exaggerating the seriousness of the Coronavirus. However, 27 percent of 16 to 24-year-olds agreed with this statement.

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To what extent do you agree or disagree that the media is exaggerating the seriousness of coronavirus?

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Release date

September 2020

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

September 2020

Number of respondents

2,098 respondents

Age group

16 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

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Question phrased by the source: "Q12. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - The mainstream media is exaggerating the seriousness of Coronavirus"

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