Americans are faced with a unique set of circumstances as they plan their Holiday activities and travels this year. What are they thinking and how are they reacting? A recent survey offers some insight:
According to a survey of over 1,000 U.S. respondents nationwide by prescription savings service SingleCare, more Americans (79%) plan to celebrate the December holidays with friends and family, up 25% from last year. While more Americans plan to gather during the holidays this year, nearly half (49%) will adjust their plans in light of COVID-19.
How Americans plan to celebrate and adjust their holidays in light of COVID-19:
48% plan on celebrating with their immediate family or close friends
28% have opted to not invite family or friends who are unvaccinated while 21% require guests to be vaccinated in order to attend
Only 13% will perform COVID-19 rapid tests before gathering (survey date Dec 8)
Americans are concerned about contracting COVID-19 despite growing vaccination rates
Almost half (45%) of Americans said they are still concerned about getting COVID-19 during the holidays even though they are vaccinated
41% of Americans recently got either the COVID-19 vaccine or booster to feel comfortable gathering with family or friends during the holidays
18% of Americans said they are not planning on getting either the COVID-19 vaccine or the booster
Over half (51%) of Americans are concerned that the Omicron variant could impact their holiday gathering plans, including travel:
A third (33%) are worried about traveling during the holiday season due to Omicron
16% said recent travel restrictions due to Omicron are impacting their holiday plans
As we approach the new year, looming inflation and supply chain issues impacting the cost of medications are top of mind for the American consumer.
80% of are concerned that inflation will increase the cost of their prescription drugs
70% are concerned that supply chain issues may increase the cost of their prescription drugs
