As of October 2020, 87 percent of survey respondents in Great Britain believed that anyone who tests positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) self-isolating for fourteen days is effective in reducing the spread of the coronavirus. Furthermore, 82 percent of Brits believed the wearing of masks in shops and on public transport is effective in lowering the risk of coronavirus spreading. On the other hand, less than 30 percent of respondents thought that pubs and restaurants closing by 10 pm is an effective measure.
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Share of individuals who believe the following measures are or would be effective in reducing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Great Britain as of October 2020
Age group
Share of respondents
Having to self-isolate for 14 days after testing positive
87%
Encouraging people to work from home where possible
84%
Having to wear masks on public transport
82%
Having to wear masks in shops
82%
People having to keep 2 metres apart from those outside their household
78%
Only allowing people to leave their homes for essential shopping, exercise and work
67%
Not allowing people to meet with people outside their household indoors
The question was worded in the source as: "And looking at the same list of coronavirus measures, please say how effective or ineffective you think they are at reducing the spread of coronavirus."
Data shows combined 'Very effective' and 'Fairly effective' responses.
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YouGov. (October 30, 2020). Share of individuals who believe the following measures are or would be effective in reducing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Great Britain as of October 2020 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1186083/great-britain-belief-in-the-effectiveness-of-covid-measures/
YouGov. "Share of individuals who believe the following measures are or would be effective in reducing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Great Britain as of October 2020." Chart. October 30, 2020. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1186083/great-britain-belief-in-the-effectiveness-of-covid-measures/
YouGov. (2020). Share of individuals who believe the following measures are or would be effective in reducing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Great Britain as of October 2020. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1186083/great-britain-belief-in-the-effectiveness-of-covid-measures/
YouGov. "Share of Individuals Who Believe The following Measures Are or Would Be Effective in Reducing The Spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19) in Great Britain as of October 2020." Statista, Statista Inc., 30 Oct 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1186083/great-britain-belief-in-the-effectiveness-of-covid-measures/
YouGov, Share of individuals who believe the following measures are or would be effective in reducing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Great Britain as of October 2020 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1186083/great-britain-belief-in-the-effectiveness-of-covid-measures/ (last visited December 22, 2024)
Share of individuals who believe the following measures are or would be effective in reducing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Great Britain as of October 2020 [Graph], YouGov, October 30, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1186083/great-britain-belief-in-the-effectiveness-of-covid-measures/
