Statewide survey indicates Alaskans are masking up and limiting activities
Dec. 23, 2020 ANCHORAGE – A statewide public opinion survey conducted among residents in late November reveals key insights into how Alaskans perceive the COVID-19 pandemic and what steps they are taking to combat the virus.
Among the survey highlights:
The survey was conducted Nov. 24-25, 2020 by Dittman Research. In total, 406 Alaskans participated in the survey. Survey questions asked respondents for their opinions on a variety of topics including the COVID-19 vaccine, prevention measures, Alaska’s response to the pandemic, K-12 education, and how individuals have been personally affected by the pandemic. The margin of error is ±4.9% (95% confidence interval) for the total sample.
Results from the survey may be downloaded here
Prevent the spread of COVID-19
Among the survey highlights:
- 82% report wearing a face mask “some or all of the time”
- 82% believe it’s necessary to change their daily habits to prevent COVID-19
- 75% believe masks are effective at preventing the spread of COVID-19
- 67% of respondents trust advice given by state health officials
- 65% report limiting their own social interactions due to COVID-19
- 64% plan to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available
The survey was conducted Nov. 24-25, 2020 by Dittman Research. In total, 406 Alaskans participated in the survey. Survey questions asked respondents for their opinions on a variety of topics including the COVID-19 vaccine, prevention measures, Alaska’s response to the pandemic, K-12 education, and how individuals have been personally affected by the pandemic. The margin of error is ±4.9% (95% confidence interval) for the total sample.
Results from the survey may be downloaded here
Prevent the spread of COVID-19
- Isolate yourself if you feel any cold-like symptoms and get tested for COVID-19 as soon as possible.
- Avoid crowded places and gatherings with anyone outside your immediate household, especially indoor gatherings; keep social circles very small.
- Stay at least 6 feet away from people outside of your household.
- Always have a mask on when you are around people outside of your household — even if you can maintain a 6-foot distance from others.
- Wash your hands often and disinfect commonly touched surfaces and objects.
- If you test positive for COVID-19, notify all of your close contacts immediately; you can use the tracking sheet on the back of this flyer to help.
- Please answer the call if a public health contact tracer calls you and follow their guidance.
- If you or your family need food, housing, or other non-medical assistance, please contact Alaska 2-1-1 (dial 211 or 800-478-2221) or your local emergency operations center for help.
- Alaska’s response
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- United States’ response
- Global response
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