Most Americans Express Concern About an Ebola Outbreak in the U.S. October 3-6, 2014
As officials continue to monitor the people who may have been exposed to Thomas E. Duncan - the only person so far to be diagnosed with the Ebola virus within the United States Americans show concern about a possible outbreak of the deadly disease inside the U.S. Most Americans are at least somewhat concerned, and most dont think the federal government is prepared to deal with it.
Concern about Ebola
Nearly seven in 10 Americans say they are at least somewhat concerned that there will be a large outbreak of Ebola within the United States, including 40% who say they are very concerned. Less than a third says they are either not very or not at all concerned.
Concern About an Outbreak of Ebola in the U.S. Very concerned 40% Somewhat concerned 29 Not very concerned 20 Not at all concerned 10
Is the Federal Government Prepared?
Even though officials continue to say that the risk of a large Ebola outbreak in the United States is very low, most Americans dont think the federal government is prepared to deal with an outbreak of the disease if one should occur. Just 40% think the federal government is adequately prepared for an outbreak of Ebola, while 54% do not think it is adequately prepared.
There are partisan differences when assessing a possible government response to Ebola. Most Republicans (56%) and independents (58%) dont think the federal government is prepared to deal with an outbreak of Ebola, while Democrats are divided.
Is the Federal Government Prepared to Deal with an Outbreak of Ebola in the U.S.? Total Reps Dems Inds Yes, prepared 40% 36% 50% 35% No, not prepared 54 56 46 58 _____________________________________________________________________________________ This poll was conducted by telephone October 3-6, 2014 among 1,260 adults nationwide. The error due to sampling for results based on the entire sample could be plus or minus three percentage points. The error for subgroups may be higher.
Data collection was conducted on behalf of CBS News and The New York Times by SSRS of Media, PA. Phone numbers were dialed from samples of both standard land-line and cell phones. Interviews were conducted in English and Spanish. This poll release conforms to the Standards of Disclosure of the National Council on Public Polls.
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CBS NEWS POLL Ebola October 3-6, 2014
Q53. How concerned are you that there will be a large outbreak of Ebola inside the United States within the next twelve months?
** TOTAL RESPONDENTS ** Total Rep Dem Ind % % % % Very concerned 40 38 43 39 Somewhat concerned 29 32 25 27 Not very concerned 20 22 21 19 Not at all concerned 10 5 10 14 Don't know/No answer 1 2 1 *
Q54. Do you think the federal government is adequately prepared to deal with an outbreak of Ebola inside the United States, or not?
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