December 14, 2020
According to the study, Republicans were more likely than young people with other political affiliations to visit indoor venues like bars or clubs. (Photo/iStock)
Young Californians who identify as Republicans are less likely to follow social distancing guidelines that prevent COVID-19 transmission than those who identify as Democrats or independents, according to a new USC study published today in JAMA Internal Medicine.
The findings among 18- to 25-year-olds mirror what many have observed about America’s politicized response to the coronavirus and are a source of concern for public health experts. The United States is now averaging 207,000 new cases and 2,319 deaths per day, as of Dec. 11.
Young adults who identify as Republicans more often ignore COVID-19 safety precautions
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Young Republicans Among The Worst Social Distancers: USC Study
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