How does current confidence compare to past health scares?

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Confidence in US Federal Government's Handling of Coronavirus Outbreak Exceeds Past Health Scares

A recent poll indicates that 77% of Americans express confidence in the US federal government's ability to manage a coronavirus outbreak. This level of trust surpasses the public's sentiment during previous health crises, including the Zika virus outbreak in 2017, where confidence stood at 64%, and the 2014 Ebola outbreak, with 58% expressing confidence. Confidence during the 2009 H1N1/Swine Flu outbreak was also lower, at 67%.
Public Concern Regarding Exposure Levels

Concerns among Americans about personal exposure to the coronavirus are comparable to those experienced during previous health scares. A Gallup poll found that 36% of respondents are worried about being exposed to the virus. This figure aligns closely with the 37% who expressed similar concerns during the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak in 2003 and the 32% concerned about anthrax exposure in 2001-2002.
Comparison with West Nile Virus Concerns

The level of worry regarding coronavirus exposure is lower than that recorded during the West Nile virus outbreak in 2002. During that period, when over 4,000 cases were reported in the United States, 53% of Americans expressed concern about being exposed to the mosquito-borne virus.
Economic Impact Expectations

A significant majority of Americans anticipate a negative impact of the global coronavirus outbreak on the world economy. Two-thirds of respondents believe the outbreak will affect the global economy, with 16% predicting a "very negative" impact and 49% expecting a "somewhat negative impact." Only 34% anticipate no negative economic consequences.

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