A Siena College Research Institute Poll shows that 68% of New Yorkers think the worst of the pandemic is over, and 17% think the worst is yet to come.
The following statistics are what New Yorkers feel with summer months upon us:
84% are at least somewhat comfortable having friends over to their home.
80% are at least somewhat comfortable going to a beach or lakefront.
78% are at least somewhat comfortable going on vacation in the U.S.
77% are at least somewhat comfortable eating indoors at a restaurant.
47% are somewhat worried about themselves or a family member becoming sick with the virus.
70% think schools will re-open in person this fall without a mask requirement.
72% expect schools and workplaces will continue to encourage social distancing and masking.
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