Americans Have No Clue What the True COVID Numbers Are

A poll shows most do not know the undisputed facts about COVID-19, which likely impacts decision making. It doesn't help when the top doctor makes inconsistent statements.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Data from a poll done six months after the start of the pandemic were called "nothing short of stunning" as they revealed dramatic misunderstandings of the risk of dying from COVID-19, which "sadly, comes as no surprise"

• Evidence suggests the number who misunderstand the risks from COVID-19 have not demonstrably changed in the past seven…