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Opinions polarized on coronavirus issues in our country Gallup International is currently reporting.
A quick telephone survey conducted between October 28 and November 1 among 800 people shows that society does not seem ready for new forms of closure.
At the end of October, 21.9% of Bulgarians chose the option “Coronavirus is a mortal danger to humanity and one of the most terrible things that people have experienced”. 52.2% choose the most moderate “The coronavirus is dangerous, but in the end it is just a strong flu”. 24.3% consider that “the coronavirus is not a serious danger and the tension that surrounds it is rather noise and panic”.
Gallup notes that the proportions of these three reactions – panic, anxiety and calm – varied throughout the year, with intermediate perceptions predominant. However, despite the low panic levels in the summer, new growth is now being reported. The calm reaction is at its highest level since the beginning of spring, and the intermediate response remains the highest among the three options, but also at its lowest levels since the beginning of the pandemic.
Already 56% of Bulgarians consider COVID-19 to be just a strong flu
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Thus, it turns out that both extremes – panic or calm – have occupied “territory” at the cost of a moderately alarming reaction, which confirms the polarization of opinions.
A split is also reported on whether the Bulgarian government is dealing with the coronavirus. Public evaluations on the subject appear to be less favorable than in spring and summer, although they remain better than general evaluations of government performance.
On the border of October and November in total. 44.5% of those surveyed fully agree (15.1%) or rather agree (29.4%) that the government is coping well with the coronavirus situation. On the other hand, 53.6% are quite unpleasant (25.2%) or totally disagree (28.4%).
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They are also among the most hopeful that life will return to normal before the end of the year.
Gallup recalls that in the spring the proportion of positive evaluations exceeded 70% due to the rapid reaction, the fear that made people forget the political differences and the relatively low number of cases reported in our country. In the summer, however, with the new increase in cases, there is a fluctuation in the evaluation, and with the increase in the fall and the new political context, the evaluations are even lower.
Society is also divided on whether strong restrictive measures are needed again. Since the summer, there has apparently been some “getting used to the thinking”, probably due to news from other European countries, according to the sociological agency. In the summer, around 60% did not agree and less than 40% agreed, while now the responses are 50.8% agree (21.8% strongly agree and 29% strongly agree) versus 47 , 6% disagree (18, 6% strongly disagree and 29% strongly disagree). Despite this trend and the growth of new cases, however there is no clear majority in favor of new measures in contrast to the mood of spring, when there was a serious public disposition for greater restraint.
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42.5% of Bulgarians admit that they are tired of restrictions. but a majority of 54.8% does not accept that position.
Gallup notes that when it comes to measurement, Bulgarians want to rely more on their personal responsibility. 50.6% of those surveyed believe that masks offer good protection.while 45.7% think the opposite. The study findings show that Bulgarians show an understanding of the measures and the need for their conscientious observance, but many people prefer to believe alternative stories.
Regarding the tests, 53.2% doubt their reliability, and 31.4% fully trust them. Up to 15.4% have difficulties responding.
The concern for the health system is palpable. 76.2% share the fear of not being able to depend on the health system when necessary compared to 21.7% who do not experience that fear.
75.7% believe that the media also creates unnecessary panic. 62.3% see similar guilt in institutions. This shows that there are many people in our country who are not willing to exaggerate the danger and would like a calmer public environment.
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