As of October 2020, 92 percent of survey respondents in Great Britain supported the measure that anyone who tests positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) has to self-isolate for fourteen days. Furthermore, almost 90 percent of Brits support the compulsory wearing of masks on public transport and in shops. On the other hand, less than 40 percent of respondents would support the closing of schools and nurseries.
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Share of individuals who support the following coronavirus (COVID-19) measures either being introduced or remaining in place in Great Britain as of October 2020
Age group
Share of respondents
Having to self-isolate for 14 days after testing positive
92%
Having to wear masks on public transport
89%
Having to wear masks in shops
88%
Encouraging people to work from home where possible
87%
People having to keep 2 metres apart from those outside their household
86%
Only being allowed to meet in groups of up to 6
76%
Pubs and restaurants having to close by 10pm
62%
Closing pubs
59%
Not allowing people to meet with people outside their household indoors
58%
Closing universities
56%
Only allowing people to leave their homes for essential shopping, exercise and work
The question was worded in the source as: Below are some coronavirus measures that are either in force currently, or may be introduced in the future. In each case please say whether you would support or oppose them being introduced or remaining in place.
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YouGov. (October 30, 2020). Share of individuals who support the following coronavirus (COVID-19) measures either being introduced or remaining in place in Great Britain as of October 2020 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1186071/support-for-coronavirus-measures-in-great-britain/
YouGov. "Share of individuals who support the following coronavirus (COVID-19) measures either being introduced or remaining in place in Great Britain as of October 2020." Chart. October 30, 2020. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1186071/support-for-coronavirus-measures-in-great-britain/
YouGov. (2020). Share of individuals who support the following coronavirus (COVID-19) measures either being introduced or remaining in place in Great Britain as of October 2020. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1186071/support-for-coronavirus-measures-in-great-britain/
YouGov. "Share of Individuals Who Support The following Coronavirus (Covid-19) Measures Either Being Introduced or Remaining in Place in Great Britain as of October 2020." Statista, Statista Inc., 30 Oct 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1186071/support-for-coronavirus-measures-in-great-britain/
YouGov, Share of individuals who support the following coronavirus (COVID-19) measures either being introduced or remaining in place in Great Britain as of October 2020 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1186071/support-for-coronavirus-measures-in-great-britain/ (last visited December 21, 2024)
Share of individuals who support the following coronavirus (COVID-19) measures either being introduced or remaining in place in Great Britain as of October 2020 [Graph], YouGov, October 30, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1186071/support-for-coronavirus-measures-in-great-britain/
