Our vaccine predicament

Published April 16, 2021 3:00am ET



The good news is that a majority of people in many parts of the country are now eligible for the coronavirus vaccine, which means normality is well within reach. The bad news, however, is that most vaccinated people aren’t ready to return to normal, even if they are immune.

A recent Economist/YouGov poll found that only 3 in 10 people who have received at least one vaccine shot believe it is safe for them to travel. Another question in the poll found that vaccinated adults are also much more likely to be worried about contracting the coronavirus. They’re still wearing masks, staying 6 feet from everyone else, and avoiding restaurants, coffee shops, churches, and other public places.

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