State health department releases survey results showing attitudes about COVID-19

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment released results from a survey asking Coloradans about their perceptions and attitudes related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly 45,000 Coloradans completed the survey March 22-24.

Highlights of the survey include:

— 72% of respondents are “very concerned” about COVID-19 in Colorado.

— Among 18-29-year-old respondents, 59% are “very concerned” about COVID-19 in Colorado.

— Nearly 90% of respondents think it’s somewhat or very likely that they would get sick from the novel coronavirus.

— Half (50%) of the respondents have a combination of symptoms indicative of generalized anxiety over the last two weeks.

A large majority of the respondents are taking extra precautions around COVID-19 to keep the community healthy:

— 97% are washing their hands with soap and water more frequently.

— 96% are avoiding large gatherings.

— 70% are working from home.

— 35% are stockpiling food and other household items.

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