Daily Briefing Live – May 21, 2020

Resources Mentioned in Today's EpisodeNew York Times Article: I Was Supposed to Eat at a Restaurant. I Bailed.Key TakeAwaysA Macro PerspectiveFear of infection is gradually declining, though two-thirds of Americans are still concerned about becoming ill or fear someone in their family will become infected.83 percent of people believe that social distancing is effective in saving lives.Although unemployment numbers are high, there's still more optimism about the job market than the financial crisis of 2008.In Jarrett's findings, there are three types of public opinions:Those who are ready to reopen.Those who do not want to be the first to step back out but are ready to reopen.Those who will not return to normal life until there is a vaccine.Consuming InformationIn the first part of March, Republicans were apprehensive about precautions; by the middle of March and into April, the parties were mostly on the same page about precautionary measures. Now, we're seeing a sizable partisan gap again.People are choosing their own news, and it's impacting how they're processing the pandemic. There are significant differences between partisan parties about PPE, reopening, and the death count.Health systems have patients of every party and should consider understanding the psychology of what drives people.Healthcare providers are still considered the most trusted news source, but there is a disconnect between providers and communities.