Most Norwegians believe the coronavirus will stay here, but only one in five are currently afraid of contracting it, according to a new survey.
A survey by the Norwegian Corona Monitor found that 19% of respondents in August said they were worried about being infected, while 62% were not.
“Most people are no longer worried about being infected. Many have probably become accustomed to living with the coronavirus in society,” said Nora Clausen, senior adviser to Opinion, which conducted the survey. says.
Many believe the outbreak will last more than two years
10% of respondents believe the coronavirus outbreak in Norway will last up to 6 months, and 22% believe it will last up to 1 year. 26% believe the outbreak will last up to two years. As many as 43% believe it will last longer than that.
“The percentage of people who believe the coronavirus will be in the country for at least two more years is higher than ever before,” Clausen added.
Increased participation in cultural events
39% of respondents believe the number of new coronavirus cases in the country will increase. Twenty-three percent expect a decrease, while the rest believe the number will remain the same.
Nearly half (45%) of the population in the August survey said they had physically attended one or more cultural events, such as a concert or a play, in the last month.
This is the highest level measured in a pandemic. 48% said they plan to attend a cultural event next month.
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