China News Service, March 12th. According to a report by Qiaobao.com on the 11th, a new poll jointly conducted by the Associated Press and the NORC Public Affairs Research Center showed that although one in five Americans lost in the new crown epidemic Relatives or close friends, but at present, public concern about the epidemic has dropped to the lowest point since last fall.

On March 3, local time, at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the audience kept social distancing in the lounge area.

Since the museum reopened in August last year, it has remained open under the epidemic prevention measures.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Liao Pan

　　According to the Associated Press, polls show that now only 30% of Americans are "very worried" about contracting the virus for themselves or their family members, which is down from 40% a few months ago.

　　"They are disarming their defenses, but they shouldn't do it." said Natti Parks of Volusia County, Florida. "People need to realize that the epidemic has not left and is not over." Seeing more and more She is very worried about the relaxation of epidemic prevention regulations in some states and cities.

　　Parkes' only brother died in April 2020 after being infected with the new crown virus.

Due to travel restrictions, Parkes and his family have not held a memorial ceremony for him.

　　At present, the number of deaths from the new crown in the United States has reached 527,000.

"For those who have lost their loved ones, fear is most prominent in them. As businesses resume opening and schools resume, they will be more cautious," said Phan, director of psychiatry at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

　　He said that if there is no such personal experience, even those who listen to health officials to wear masks and maintain social distancing will be tired of the epidemic, because "fear tends to become habituated."

　　Polls also show that people of color have been hit hardest by the epidemic.

Among African-Americans and Hispanics, 30% have relatives or close friends who have died from the new coronavirus.

And it accounts for 15% of the white population.

In contrast, 43% of African Americans and 39% of Hispanic Americans are still very or extremely worried about themselves and their loved ones getting the virus, compared with 25% of whites.

　　Polls also found that two-thirds of Americans believe that their compatriots are not paying enough attention to the epidemic.

On March 5, 2021 local time, in New York, USA, some theaters in the United States reopened, and relevant anti-epidemic safety measures were taken.

Since the outbreak of the new crown in March last year, theaters in New York have opened for the first time.

The picture shows the audience checking tickets at the AMC cinema.

　　According to reports, although the new crown vaccine provides hope for ending the epidemic, polls show that about one-third of Americans do not plan to be vaccinated.

Among the most reluctant are young people, people without a college degree, and Republicans.

　　The most severely affected population is also the most difficult to vaccinate: 16% of African Americans and 15% of Hispanics have received at least one dose of the vaccine, and the proportion of whites in the same situation is 26%.

　　At present, the demand for vaccines still exceeds the supply. About 40% of Americans, especially the elderly, think that the process of applying for vaccination is very bad.

However, people's confidence in vaccines is slowly increasing.

　　Bob Richard of Smithfield, Rhode Island, said, “When the vaccine first came out, we were a little skeptical because it was too politicized.” But now, Richard says that if an appointment can be made through the appointment system, he and Family members are willing to be vaccinated.