Public Opinion on the Coronavirus pandemic
In an uncertain world, data matters. Ipsos experts share the latest research and analysis related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Please bookmark this page for the very latest Ipsos research data exploring public opinion and expert insights related to the coronavirus pandemic. Together, this data shows the evolution of people tracking the coronavirus outbreak and worrying about the health epidemic that continues to worsen, before it gets better. These are the results of an Ipsos survey conducted on the Global Advisor online platform. For additional context on how these issues are impacting your organisation, please reach out.
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April 16: More people say they’re wearing masks to protect themselves from COVID-19 since March. There’s been an increase in the number of people wearing masks in many countries.
April 14: Think seniors are most at risk? Women, younger people more likely to self-isolate amid COVID-19. Four in five women across 15 countries say they are in quarantine or self-isolation.
April 9: Increasing pessimism about ‘return to normal’ by June from COVID-19 crisis, shows poll - People in Japan, the U.K. and Australia are most negative about a recovery by June.
April 8: Most of us are staying home to stop spread of COVID-19, shows latest poll - The countries with the biggest increase in self-isolation are Russia, Vietnam and Australia.
April 3: Coronavirus pandemic: What are the psychological effects of self-isolation? Two in 5 people are impatient to get back to normal life, a third are anxious about their health.
April 1: More concerned for those vulnerable to COVID-19 than for their own health, poll shows. A silver lining: Majority believe pandemic will bring them closer to family and friends.
March 27: Job losses stack up: COVID-19 to hit hourly workers, smaller businesses hardest, say experts. More than half of people in a global poll feel a ‘high threat’ to their job from the pandemic.
March 24: Public divided on whether isolation, travel bans prevent COVID-19 spread; border closures become more acceptable. Coronavirus crisis seen as threatening to both health and finances.
March 17: Majority of people want borders closed as fear about COVID-19 escalates. More of us now believe someone close to us will be infected by the coronavirus pandemic.
March 16: Coronavirus outbreak: What do cuts to growth forecasts, interest rates and stock markets plunges mean? Threat of a recession will result in large fiscal measures from governments, say economists.
March 13: Impact of Coronavirus to new car purchase in China - Ipsos has conducted a short online survey to understand the impact of Chinese consumer’s purchase intention of new cars under the impact of Covid-19.
March 3: Rising concern that the Coronavirus will have a personal financial impact and poses a high threat to their country. Majority of people think it is impossible to forecast how the virus is spreading.
February 19: Coronavirus outbreak predicted to have an impact on financial markets and the global economy. Half see the virus as a threat to the world and a majority in all countries believe that it will take several months or longer to contain.
February 12: Most say the Coronavirus is an on-going threat; only 1 in 5 see virus contained. A poll of 8 countries shows strong support for actions including travel bans and quarantines to control the virus.
Latest insights
April 9: Staying close to your customers. Why customer experience still matters amid COVID-19 and social distancing.
April 9: The third edition of our digest, Signals #3: Understanding the coronavirus crisis, brings together Ipsos’ latest research on coronavirus and draws on our surveys, social media monitoring and analysis from our teams around the world.
April 8: Brand growth in times of crisis. Revisiting brand-building during the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 31: A rapidly changing landscape: Social media discussions of COVID-19. With the situation changing daily, the focus of online COVID-19-related conversation is constantly evolving in response.
March 26: COVID-19: The Creative Fightback - How brands can help people to win the war to survive, then revive.
March 26: The second edition of our digest, Signals #2: Understanding the coronavirus crisis, brings together Ipsos’ latest research on coronavirus and draws on our surveys, social media monitoring and analysis from our teams around the world.
March 25: Medical crowdsourcing: What are Physicians communicating during COVID-19? - Ipsos’ qualitative analysis of G-MED Global Physician Online Community.
March 24: Innovating in challenging times: Research during COVID-19 - Doing research during a crisis allows businesses to better predict and prepare for what to do next.
March 16: Corporate Reputation and the Coronavirus - Download our paper with experience and expectation of company actions during this health crisis.
March 13: This digest, Signals: Understanding the coronavirus crisis, brings together our latest research on coronavirus and draws on our surveys, social media monitoring and analysis from our Ipsos teams around the world.
March 13: Coronavirus & behaviour change: What does it mean for brands? As COVID-19 continues to spread, how can brands stay relevant to consumers in an increasingly unstable world.
March 6: Social media data links the impact of Coronavirus epidemic and global economic fears. Social media data links the impact of Coronavirus epidemic and global economic fears.
February 28: Monitor the online spread of the Coronavirus to understand its global impact. Learn how the virus’s impact on the economy is the #2 topic discussed online. Monitor the online spread of the Coronavirus to understand its global impact.
