Chart 1
Main precautions taken by Canadians because of COVID-19, by period of web panel survey
Note(s):
All differences between the first web panel survey and the second were statistically significant, with the following exceptions: "avoided touching your face," "stocked up on essentials at a grocery store or pharmacy," "filled prescriptions" and "worked from home."
Source(s):
Canadian Perspectives Survey Series 1 (March and April 2020) and Canadian Perspectives Survey Series 2 (May 2020).
Chart description
This is a bar clustered chart.
| First survey, March 29 to April 3 | Second survey, May 4 to May 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Washed your hands more regularly | 92.0 | 94.9 |
| Avoided leaving the house for non-essential reasons | 90.3 | 87.0 |
| Avoided crowds and large gatherings | 87.2 | 90.7 |
| Practised physical distancing when out in public | 86.9 | 92.1 |
| Avoided touching your face | 69.9 | 72.9 |
| Stocked up on essentials at a grocery store or pharmacy | 62.9 | 62.2 |
| Made a plan for communicating with family, friends and neighbours | 43.6 | 50.7 |
| Cancelled travel | 37.4 | 43.0 |
| Filled prescriptions | 31.9 | 35.2 |
| Worked from home | 29.0 | 28.9 |
Note(s):
All differences between the first web panel survey and the second were statistically significant, with the following exceptions: "avoided touching your face," "stocked up on essentials at a grocery store or pharmacy," "filled prescriptions" and "worked from home."
Source(s):
Canadian Perspectives Survey Series 1 (March and April 2020) and Canadian Perspectives Survey Series 2 (May 2020).
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