COVID poll results: Readers answer our questions
With local businesses and restaurants reopening in Hamilton - albeit with pandemic-related restrictions - The Spectator conducted an online poll to find out whether our readers are ready to head back out into the world amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Predominately multiple choice, the poll was posted on thespec.com for roughly one week and generated 2,218 responses. Here's a breakdown of the results by per cent:
1. How old are you?
17 or younger: 0.0
18 to 34: 16.4
35 to 49: 25.7
50 to 64: 34.8
65 or older: 22.9
2. What is your gender?
Male: 35.7
Female: 63.5
Non-binary: 0.5
Other: 0.3
3. How comfortable are you shopping in a grocery store?
Very comfortable: 30.5
Somewhat comfortable: 34.3
Somewhat uncomfortable: 23.4
Very uncomfortable: 11.8
4. How comfortable are you shopping in a shopping mall?
Very comfortable: 21.2
Somewhat comfortable: 16.7
Somewhat uncomfortable: 21.3
Very uncomfortable: 40.8
5. How comfortable are you shopping in a big-box store?
Very comfortable: 21.7
Somewhat comfortable: 22.7
Somewhat uncomfortable: 26.3
Very uncomfortable: 29.3
6. How comfortable are you shopping in a small business?
Very comfortable: 40.7
Somewhat comfortable: 33.7
Somewhat uncomfortable: 17.6
Very uncomfortable: 8.0
7. How comfortable are you dining in a restaurant?
Very comfortable: 23.5
Somewhat comfortable: 13.5
Somewhat uncomfortable: 14.9
Very uncomfortable: 48.2
8. How frequently do you order takeout?
Twice or more a week: 13.4
Once a week: 37.2
Less than once a week: 37.0
Never: 12.4
9. Do you think federal and provincial governments have done enough to aid local businesses and restaurants amid the pandemic?
Yes: 15.8
No: 55.7
Unsure: 28.4
10. Do you think federal and provincial governments have done enough to aid local retail and service workers amid the pandemic?
Yes: 18.2
No: 59.6
Unsure: 22.2
The Spectator also asked respondents who order takeout where they typically order it from, and provided room for additional comment - open-ended questions which garnered 1,515 and 468 responses, respectively.
Teri Pecoskie is a Hamilton-based reporter at The Spectator. Reach her via email: tpecoskie@thespec.com