The precautions of grocery buyers slide

Although we are more worried about COVID-19 than ever, personal precautionary measures slide.


Our concerns about the coronavirus were at a height of all times even before the Americans heard the news of amutated variant of coronavirus It seems to be more contagious. AlthoughWe are more frightened About the virus, these fears apparently do not reflect in a willingness to take safety precautions more seriously.

Americans are the most worried of the coronavirus from the pandemic started, according to the results ofA new survey from Dunnhumby. Compared to all other countries in the world, the United States ranks as the sixth most worried nation. The data data group interviewed 42,000 global consumers in November on the impact of the CVIV-19 pandemic on their attitudes and behaviors, the results of which were compared to a wave of earlier responses in September. (In touch:Vitamin doctors exhort everyone to take right now.)

"Concern is back with revenge because consumers are struck with multiple intersected crises at a typically spent time spent in family and friends," said Steadman, President of Dunhumby, said.

At the same time, fewer people in the United States are ready to take steps to combat the virus now versus in September, according to the investigation. That you stimulate this until pandemic fatigue or a general feeling of impotence in the middle of a low level of faith of all time in the government's ability to manage the pandemic, personal security measures have begun to slip between buyers.

There was a decline in regular mask self-reports and handwashing since September. One of the reasons is particularly alarming is thatThe mask wearing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others In closed spaces like grocery stores.

All news of the survey are not worrying. Buyers have increased the practice of social distancing, depending on the result. Nearly 70% of respondents attempt to stay six feet from others in public arenas such as supermarkets. Consumers also go to the grocery store less frequently than in April, with online purchases representing nearly a third of all weekly visits.

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