Society

This fifth edition of our Signals digest brings together Ipsos’ latest research on coronavirus, including new POVs, country insights, and the latest from the public opinion tracker.

While people are struggling to stay optimistic, they would feel more positive with the announcement of a vaccine, a safe income and access to coronavirus testing.

Two-thirds expect coronavirus to have a negative impact on older people compared to only 8% who think young people will suffer.

Majority say they'll feel uncomfortable going to bar, restaurants and large events when lockdown is lifted, but many happier to meet with friends and family.

In a new blog, Rachel Burkitt and Anna Quigley review our recent polling, looking at how public opinion in relation to COVID-19 has changed over the past month.

Only two in five think they will be wearing a facemask in public in the near future but three-quarters say they would if the government advised it.

Social media and children are taking up most of our time in coronavirus lockdown in our latest Omnibus poll but many are trying new activities such as baking, gardening and exercise.

The third edition of our digest brings together Ipsos’ latest research on coronavirus and draws on our surveys, social media monitoring and analysis from our teams around the world.

While many Britons have realised that they need to change their financial habits as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, those under-35 are most likely to have felt the pinch so far.