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30% of Bulgarians believe that measures against the spread of COVID-19 should be stricter. A similar turnout was reported in April. In May, however, only 11% wanted tougher measures.
This is demonstrated by data from a Trend study commissioned by the daily 24 Chasa, carried out between November 2 and 10.
39% are those who in May believe that the measures should be lighter, while in November only 15% share this opinion.
Relationship with various measures that the State has introduced or is discussing
The retention of stake in terms of hand washing as a measure to prevent coronavirus was reported in November compared to April this year: 93% to 92%.
In November, there is an increase in the proportion of people who declare to wear protective masks: 88% to 70% in April.
82% are the proportion of Bulgarians who indicate that they observe physical distance when communicating with people, and 14% indicate that they do not observe it. 79% of people say they avoid meeting a lot of people.
As a precaution against coronavirus, 37% of people take vitamins / supplements and 70% use disinfectants more frequently.
There is an increase in support for mandatory use of masks: 76% in November compared to 64% in April.
At the same time, support for the closure of all restaurants, bars, gyms and other places where more people gather is decreasing. 36% of people supported this measure in November, while in April this proportion was 82%.
Regarding the widely discussed issue of the closure of kindergartens, schools and universities, 31% support the closure of universities and 51% believe the opposite. Closing schools entirely for students in grades 1-12 is supported by 28%, and 57% do not share this view. The kindergartens and their closure have public support of 25%, respectively.
Particularly low levels of support are reported regarding a ban on citizens from walking in parks and gardens, a ban on traveling by car outside the city in which they live, leaving home alone with a statement of the reason for the departure.
Only 12% of Bulgarians believe that citizens should be prohibited from leaving their homes except to go to the store, the pharmacy or work. This participation in April was supported by 55% of Bulgarians.
Vaccinations
When asked whether or not people would get vaccinated, when such a vaccine is available, 26% of Bulgarians say they will get vaccinated and 45% do not share this opinion.
There is no significant dynamic regarding the age of the people. Women are more hesitant in their decision than men.
Concerns about food and medicine shortages
Bulgarians record a decrease in fears compared to April in terms of food shortages (25% in November compared to 42% in April), household supplies (20% compared to 33% in April), fuel in service stations (15% in November compared to 25% in April).
With regard to medicines, 41% had such concerns in November, and in April half of Bulgarians had such concerns.
Safety in the workplace
In November, Bulgarians feel more secure with their jobs than in April. 35% of people do not worry about their work in November, while in April the proportion is 25%.
The proportion of workers who work from home in November is lower than in April: 18% compared to 35%.
Savings are melting
The share of people who say they have no savings has increased significantly: 42% in November compared to 24% in May. The shares are down compared to previous surveys of people stating that they can spend one or more months with their savings if they have no income.
Physical and mental condition in relation to the pandemic
The proportion of people who report that most of their time at home has a negative effect on their general physical and mental condition remains high: 45% in November compared to 52% in May and 47% in April. Only 6% say that most of the time at home has a positive effect on their general physical and mental state.
When will we return to normal life?
The proportion of people who think that we will return to our normal lifestyle in a shorter period has decreased compared to May this year. Significant increase in the proportion of people who cannot judge: 30% compared to 9% in May. 28% of people will take more than a year to return to their normal lifestyle.
The Trend survey was commissioned by the 24 Chasa newspaper and is dedicated to the attitudes of Bulgarians towards the distribution of COVID-19. It was carried out in the period from November 2 to 10 through face-to-face interviews among 1001 people.
