Summary of key findings
- Many people are unable to social distance at work and in their neighborhoods. Individuals who are the most worried about becoming infected with COVID-19, are also the least able to maintain 6 feet of distance from others, especially when in retail/grocery stores and at work.
- People who cannot work from home lack essential protections and ability to social distance at work. People who were less likely to be provided by their employers with PPE and social distancing as forms of protection include individuals with lower educational attainment and income, those with disabilities, persons of color, and those who speak a language other than English.
- During the data collection period, only half of respondents working outside of the home reported ever being tested for COVID-19. These respondents were also nearly twice as likely to report having tested positive for COVID-19 when compared to those working from home who had been tested.
Spotlight slides and webinar
Video: COVID-19 Community Impact Survey: Ability to Mitigate Individual Risk of Infection & Access Testing
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Additional Resources
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CCIS Webinar Slides: Risk Mitigation and Access to COVID testing
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