CASPER, Wyo — Wyomingites attitudes toward receiving the COVID-19 vaccine has remained relatively unchanged since November, according to a new survey by the University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center (WYSAC).
62% said they are “very or somewhat likely to get the COVID-19 vaccine when available to them” or have already received at least one dose.
31% said say they are “very unlikely,” to get the vaccine. 69% of those people cited concerns about side-effects, while a little more than half either said they didn’t need it or wanted to wait for more information on its efficacy.
A total of 526 Wyoming residents representing all Wyoming counties participated in the survey.
Other findings from the latest survey include:
“Self-reported mask use in indoor public places has declined slightly since early January, with 72% of residents saying they always or often wear a mask in this situation. “
“Asked to reflect on 2020 overall, 47% of Wyoming residents say they approve of how Donald Trump handled COVID-19 in the U.S., while 51% say they disapprove.”
“42% of Wyoming residents say they approve how Joe Biden is handling COVID-19 in the US, while 43% say they disapprove. 15% said they are unsure.”
