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CBS NEWS POLL


For release: October 8, 2014
6:30 PM EDT


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
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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?

Prepared 40 36 50 35
Not prepared 54 56 46 58
Don't know/No answer 6 7 4 7

Unweighted Weighted
Total Respondents 1,260

Total Republicans 311 276
Total Democrats 379 408
Total Independents 515 510

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