When it comes to the steps the government has taken against COVID-19 (coronavirus), which of the following comes closest to your view?

When it comes to the steps the government has taken against COVID‑19 (coronavirus), which of the following comes closest to your view? Published on 22 June 2020 → Survey conducted on 22 June 2020 on 1838 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

The disruption to the economy and society has not been worth the benefits in terms of lives saved and people protected

17%

The benefits in terms of lives saved and people protected is worth the economic and social disruption caused

69%

Don't know

15%

The disruption to the economy and society has not been worth the benefits in terms of lives saved and people protected

17%

The benefits in terms of lives saved and people protected is worth the economic and social disruption caused

69%

Don't know

15%

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