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How Americans' priorities have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic

Many Americans say that they take more health precautions in public.

Many Americans say that they take more health precautions in public. Image: Davyn Ben/Unsplash

Maddie Sharpe
Intern, Pew Research Center
Alison Spencer
Research Analyst, Pew Research Center
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Some Americans place more value on protecting their health – but also socializing – since COVID-19 began
How the pandemic has changed Americans' priorities. Image: Pew Research Center

Social gatherings have become less important for some Americans since the coronavirus outbreak began
Graph comparing importance of certain activities post-pandemic for Americans. Image: Pew Research Center
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