As U.S. coronavirus cases approach 210,000 and over 80% of Americans under shelter-in place orders, a new Zpryme study, conducted from March 21-24, 2020 finds that Americans are most concerned with their family and loved ones contracting the virus. Respondents were asked to choose their top concern about the coronavirus pandemic.

Nineteen percent reported that their biggest concern was the U.S. going into a recession followed by 16% who said they feared the virus would not be contained.  Fourteen percent indicated they feared not being able to make ends meet financially and only 7% said they were most concerned with getting the virus themselves.

Trends by Region

Respondents in the West (18%) were more likely to indicate their biggest concerned to be making ends meet financially compared to those who located in the Mid-West (14%), North East (11%), or South (14%).

Respondents in the North East (8%) were more likely to indicate their biggest concern as contracting the virus compared to those who are located in the Mid-West (6%), West (7%), or South (7%).

Trends by Age

Compared to other age groups, respondents age 25-34 (45%) were most likely to indicate their biggest concern was their family members getting the virus.

Compared to other age groups, respondents age 65+ (12%) were most likely to indicate their biggest concern was contracting the virus themselves.

Compared to other age groups, respondents age 55-64 (19%) were most likely to indicate their biggest concern was making ends meet financially.  

Trends by Gender

Females (44%) were more likely than males (35%) to indicate their biggest concern was their family members getting the virus.

Males (21%) were more likely than females (18%) to indicate their biggest concern was the U.S. going into a recession.

Males and females equally feared contracting the virus themselves, both at 7%.