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BfR-Corona-Monitor
The BfR Corona Monitor is a recurring representative survey on the risk perception of the population in Germany towards the novel coronavirus. Since 24 March 2020, randomly selected people have been asked by telephone on a regular base about their perception of the risk of infection and the protective measures they have taken.
Overview of the BfR-Corona-Monitor questionnaire (status 11 April 2023)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 04 - 05 April 2023
In the week before the Easter holidays, the proportion of respondents who get tested for the coronavirus decreases by 8 percent compared to the previous month and is now at 40 percent. On the other hand, the proportion of those who use disinfectants more often to protect themselves against infection with the coronavirus has increased (47 vs. 38 percent). The perceived controllability of an infection is highest in the 14-39 age group. Here, 43 percent say they are sure or very sure that they can protect themselves from infection - among 40-59 year-olds, the proportion is lowest at 37 percent.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 07 - 08 March 2023
The people in Germany are taking individual measures more frequently again to protect themselves and others from the novel coronavirus: 48 percent of respondents to the latest BfR-Corona-Monitor reported getting tested for infection - an increase of 8 percent compared to last month. The proportion of people who wash their hands more thoroughly (67 vs. 70 percent) or use the Corona-Warn-App (34 vs. 37 percent) to protect themselves also increased during this period.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 07 - 08 February 2023
The perceived probability of infection with the novel corona virus continues to decrease in some areas: In January, 30 percent of respondents to the BfR Corona Monitor rated the probability of infection in shops for daily needs as high or very high, while this proportion now lies at 23 percent. The values for the probability of infection in public transportation (51 to 47 percent) and in catering establishments (33 to 29 percent) have also fallen.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 03 - 05 January 2023
The public's level of information about some aspects of the novel coronavirus is on the rise again: 66 percent of respondents in the latest Corona-Monitor report they feel well informed about the symptoms of coronavirus disease, up from 61 percent last month. In addition, the percentage of people who feel well informed about the procedure in case of a suspected infection has increased from 62 to 67 percent.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 6 - 7 December 2022
People in Germany do not protect themselves as often against the novel coronavirus: Compared to previous months, fewer respondents in the current BfR Corona Monitor report wearing masks or keeping more distance to other people. The proportion of those who stay at home to protect themselves from infection has also fallen further.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 2 - 3 November 2022
Since October 1, 2022, the federal states have been given the possibility to impose stricter measures locally. Whereas at the beginning of the introduction, 69 percent of respondents saw this as an appropriate measure, this share has risen further to 74 percent after four weeks.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 4 - 5 October 2022
The majority of the population considers the newly established regulation on nationwide compulsory testing in healthcare facilities to be an appropriate measure. According to the survey, 87 percent are in favor of the obligation to provide a negative Covid-19 test result - in addition to wearing an FFP2 mask - in order to visit hospitals and nursing facilities from 1 October 2022 onwards.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 6 - 7 September 2022
The current developments of the COVID-19 pandemic are increasingly fading into the background for many people. At the moment, only 35 percent of the population in Germany say they feel well informed about the current number of infections. At the same time, the proportion of people who are concerned about the effects of the coronavirus on various areas of their lives is also decreasing.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 2 - 3 August 2022
Proven hygiene measures continue to play an important role in containing the coronavirus. For example, 67 percent of the respondents say they have washed their hands more thoroughly within the last two weeks. 48 percent have also used disinfectants more frequently in the same period.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 5 - 6 July 2022
As the number of infections rises, the population again estimates the risk of becoming infected with the coronavirus to be slightly higher. Whereas at the beginning of June, 31 percent of the respondents suspected a high risk of infection in catering establishments, this figure has now risen to 40 percent. In the workplace, 35 percent see a high risk of infection - eight percentage points more than four weeks ago.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 7 - 8 June 2022
Although it no longer applies in many areas, the mask requirement is still accepted by 87 percent of the population. An influence of age is also evident here: while 92 percent of those aged 60 and over support this measure, approval is a little lower in the younger age groups.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 24 - 25 May 2022
In recent weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has moved further and further into the background in the media. This can also be seen in how well informed the population feels about the pandemic. In the current survey, 38 percent say they are well informed about the current infection figures - at the beginning of February this figure was still 62 percent.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 10 - 12 May 2022
The warm temperatures and decreasing incidence rates are luring more people out of their homes again. In the current survey, the proportion of people who said that they had met friends or family less frequently or left their homes less frequently to protect themselves from an infection with the coronavirus has fallen to around one third each.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 26 - 27 April 2022
Even in mild cases, people can still suffer from symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue or muscle weakness weeks after an infection with the coronavirus. Just under half of the population feels well informed about such corona long-term effects. This is a clear difference to the acute symptoms of an infection. Here, more than two-thirds say they are well informed about this.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 26 - 27 April 2022
(740.0 KB) - Corona long-term effects: Just under half of the population feels well informed (Press release No 15/2022, 2 May 2022)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 12 - 13 April 2022
After the mandatory use of masks was abolished in many locations at the beginning of April, the population's perception of risk has increased. Currently, 37 percent rate the probability of contracting the coronavirus in shops for daily needs - such as supermarkets or drugstores - as high. At the end of March, it was at 24 percent.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 29 - 30 March 2022
For two years now, much of the media coverage has been dominated by the corona pandemic. Nevertheless, the population in Germany does not feel equally educated about all aspects of the coronavirus. For instance, only half of the population (49 percent) currently feel well informed about the regulations in force. In contrast, people rate their level of information about the current vaccination recommendations higher: Here, 64 percent say they are well informed.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 29 - 30 March 2022 (640.2 KB)
- Corona pandemic: Only half of the population feel well informed about the current regulations (Press release No 12/2022, 4 April 2022)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 15 - 16 March 2022
Compared to the past few months, the population in Germany is slightly more relaxed towards the coronavirus: In the current BfR-Corona-Monitor, fewer respondents say that they are concerned about the impact of the coronavirus on their social relationships and on their physical and mental health. The proportion of those who leave their home less frequently to protect themselves from an infection has also decreased.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 1 - 2 March 2022
People in Germany feel less informed about the current infection numbers of the coronavirus than they did a month ago: While 62 percent of the respondents in the BfR Corona Monitor felt well informed about this at the beginning of February, the current figure is only 52 percent. People aged 60 years and over rate their overall level of information about the infection numbers even higher than younger people.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 15 - 16 February 2022
Currently, the majority of the population is not very concerned about how the coronavirus will affect different areas of their lives. In this regard, around 20 percent each are worried about their social relationships and their mental health. These concerns are somewhat more pronounced among people under 40 years of age.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 1 - 2 February 2022
Two thirds of the population see a high risk of infection with the coronavirus in schools and day-care centres. Public transport is also considered a place of infection. However, the majority feel safe outside.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 1 - 2 February 2022 (847.0 KB)
- Infection with the coronavirus: Two thirds of the population see a high risk in schools and day-care centres (Press release No 04/2022, 7 February 2022)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 18 - 19 January 2022
Around one third of the respondents believe they cannot protect themselves from an infection with the novel coronavirus. Especially people between the ages of 40 and 59 consider their risk of infection to be high. Those aged 60 and over, on the other hand, are the most confident that they can avoid an infection.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 18 - 19 January 2022 (914.7 KB)
- Coronavirus: Around one third believe they cannot protect themselves from an infection (Press release No 01/2022, 24 January 2022)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 4 - 5 January 2022
Just under half (45%) of the population in Germany feels well informed about the events surrounding the novel coronavirus - that is 9 percentage points less than in the last survey shortly before Christmas. The media coverage is judged to be appropriate by 62 percent, 32 percent consider it to be exaggerated.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 21 - 22 December 2021
The newly adopted facility-based vaccine mandate is considered to be an appropriate measure by the majority of the population (76 percent). Accordingly, employees of certain healthcare facilities - such as hospitals or nursing homes - must provide proof of vaccination or recovery by March 15, 2022.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 7 - 8 December 2021
The new corona measures meet with broad acceptance: 94 percent of the respondents consider the reintroduced obligation to work from home to be appropriate, and 74 percent support the contact restrictions for persons who are neither vaccinated nor recovered.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 7 - 8 December 2021 (880.2 KB)
- Corona measures: New regulations met with broad acceptance (Press release No 47/2021, 13 December 2021)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 23 - 24 November 2021
To protect themselves and others from an infection with the coronavirus, many people in Germany are once again reducing their social contacts, are leaving their homes less frequently and are keeping more distance to other people in everyday life. Also, concerns about the possible impact on social relationships have increased considerably compared to the last survey - one third are currently concerned about this.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 9 - 10 November 2021
Currently, the number of reported coronavirus infections is increasing in Germany as well. At the same time, there is growing concern among the population about contracting the virus. While at the end of October more than half of the respondents felt safe or very safe from an infection, the current figure is only 42 percent.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 9 - 10 November (868.1 KB)
- COVID-19 pandemic: Population feels less safe (Press release No 45/2021, 15 November 2021)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 26 - 27 October 2021
About half of the respondents are sure or very sure that they can protect themselves from an infection with the coronavirus. About one in five people state to be concerned about the impact of the corona events on their social relationships as well as their physical and mental health.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 12 - 13 October 2021
About half of the population (54 %) feels well informed about what is happening with the novel coronavirus. In contrast, 17 % feel poorly informed. The most frequently used sources of information on the COVID-19 pandemic are currently television, radio and personal contacts.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 28 - 29 September 2021
The 2G rule meets with substantially less approval among the population than the 3G rule. Currently, 83 percent of the respondents see the 3G rule as an appropriate measure to contain the coronavirus. In comparison, the 2G rule is supported by 56 percent.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 28 - 29 September (810.8 KB)
- 3G or 2G? How the rules are received (Press release No 40/2021, 4 October 2021)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 14 - 15 September 2021
The acceptance of the 3G rule is increasing among the population: 82 percent of the respondents consider the extended testing obligation to be appropriate. Two weeks ago, this value was still at 75 percent. Almost half of the respondents (49%) say they have been tested for the coronavirus in the past two weeks - an increase of 5 percentage points since the last survey.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 31 August - 1 September 2021
The majority of the population in Germany is in favour of the 3G rule. Three out of four respondents feel that the extended testing obligation for all unvaccinated and unrecovered people is appropriate. Among older people aged 60 and over, the approval for the 3G rule is particularly high at 85 percent; in comparison 71 percent of younger people consider the rule appropriate.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 31 August - 1 September (811.7 KB)
- 3G rule: Three out of four support the new regulations (Press release No 37/2021, 6 September 2021)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 17 - 18 August 2021
Overall, the acceptance of the measures to contain the coronavirus is slightly decreasing. In addition to the restrictions in the cultural sector and the limitation of the number of customers, the population considers especially the contact restrictions to be less appropriate. Currently, this value is at 60 percent – a decrease of 11 percentage points compared to the last survey two weeks ago.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 3 - 4 August 2021
The mandatory tests for returnees who are neither vaccinated nor recovered are widely accepted by the population. 89 percent of the respondents consider the measure for the containment of the coronavirus to be appropriate. Also, the number of people who are sure or very sure that they can protect themselves against an infection has risen to 60 percent. In the weeks before, the value had dropped slightly.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 20 - 21 July 2021
After almost a year and a half of the pandemic, measures to protect oneself against an infection have become an integral part of everyday life for many people. 96 percent of the respondents say they continue to wear a mask, and 75 percent still keep their distance from others. However, the number of people who say they leave their homes less frequently has decreased noticeably in recent weeks and is currently at 40 percent.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 20 - 21 July (738.4 KB)
- Latest BfR-Corona-Monitor: population limits its leisure behaviour less (Press release No 34/2021, 26 July 2021)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 6 - 8 July 2021
The concern about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on social relationships is on the rise again: 29 percent of the respondents are currently worried about this. In addition, the number of people who feel badly or very badly informed about the coronavirus situation has increased by 10 percentage points over the past two weeks to 26 percent.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 22 - 23 June 2021
The personal environment is losing importance as a source of information in the coronavirus pandemic: currently, just over a third (35%) obtain information about the virus on a daily basis from personal conversations with family and acquaintances. In contrast, television continues to be the most used information channel.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 8 - 9 June 2021
With increasing vaccination rates and decreasing numbers of infections, the population's feeling of safety is also rising. The majority of the population in Germany thinks it can control its risk of an infection well. 62 percent are confident that they can protect themselves from an infection with the coronavirus. At the end of March of this year, only 40 percent of the respondents felt that way.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 8 - 9 June (778.4 KB)
- Growing feeling of safety among the population (Press release No 27/2021, 14 June 2021)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 25 - 26 May 2021
In the current survey, 70 percent of the respondents say they have been tested for the coronavirus in the period around Ascension Day and Pentecost - that is 11 percentage points more than a month ago. At the same time, 26 percent of the respondents are currently concerned that the coronavirus will affect their social relationships. At the end of April, this figure was still at 40 percent.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 11 - 12 May 2021
More than half (54%) of the respondents rate the media coverage of the coronavirus as appropriate. Additionally, 57 percent say they feel very well or well informed about current corona events - an increase of 12 percentage points since the end of March. In the same period, the number of those who are confident that they can control their own risk of infection rose from 40 to 58 percent.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 27 - 28 April 2021
60 percent of the respondents consider the new nationwide curfew regulation from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. to be inappropriate. This regulation will apply regionally from a 7-day incidence of 100. The opinions on this differs considerably between the age groups. While 57 percent of respondents aged 60 and over support the measure, only about one fifth of those under 40 do so.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 27 - 28 April (600.1 KB)
- Nighttime curfew met with mixed acceptance (Press release No 19/2021, 03 May 2021)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 13 - 14 April 2021
46 percent of respondents are confident that they can protect themselves from an infection with the coronavirus. Two weeks earlier, this figure was still at 40 percent. It seems that the sense of security also depends on age. 54 percent of those who are 60 or older think they can protect themselves from an infection - for each of the younger age groups, this figure is only just over 40 percent.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 13 - 14 April (588.1 KB)
- Infection with Corona: Sense of security among the population has slightly increased (Press release No 15/2021, 19 April 2021)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 30 - 31 March 2021
In the current survey, 40 percent of the respondents say they have been tested for the coronavirus in the past two weeks. In addition, before Easter, the majority are relying on the common measures to protect themselves from the coronavirus: covers for mouth and nose, distance to others, reducing contacts and more thorough hand washing.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 16 - 17 March 2021
The national vaccination strategy is losing some support compared to the last survey. Currently, 58 percent of the respondents are in favor of the determination of the order in which people in Germany are entitled to a vaccination. In contrast, 81 percent of the respondents think that limiting the number of customers in stores is appropriate - one of the conditions under which retailers were able to reopen in large parts of Germany.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 2 - 3 March 2021
According to the current BfR-Corona-Monitor of the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), 43 percent of the respondents have already had themselves tested for the virus. The survey, which has been conducted regularly for almost a year now, documents how the population is dealing with the situation, what they are doing to protect themselves and how they are informing themselves about the current events.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 2 - 3 March (520.4 KB)
- Corona: Nearly half of the population has already gotten tested (Press release No 10/2021, 8 March 2021)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 16 - 17 February 2021
The population's approval of the national vaccination strategy is declining. In the current survey, 64 percent of the respondents state that they consider the order in which the population in Germany is supposed to be vaccinated as appropriate. In mid-January, 74 percent expressed this opinion.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 2 - 3 February 2021
The majority of the population supports the new home office regulation. The occupational health and safety regulation regarding the coronavirus has been in effect throughout Germany since the end of January. It requires companies to offer their employees the opportunity to work from home, as far as their work permits. According to the BfR-Corona-Monitor, 86 percent of the respondents consider the regulation appropriate.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 2 - 3 February (506.2 KB)
- Working from home: Majority supports the new regulation (Press release No 06/2021, 8 February 2021)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 19 - 20 January 2021
The approach for the corona vaccination receives approval. Anyone who belongs to a risk group, lives in a nursing home or works in healthcare is first entitled to a vaccination against the novel coronavirus. The order for vaccination protection is regulated by the national vaccination strategy. Three out of four respondents consider the strategy appropriate.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 19 - 20 January (518.8 KB)
- Corona vaccination: Approach receives approval (Press release No 04/2021, 25 January 2021)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 5 - 6 January 2021
Despite cold temperatures, the population counts on fresh air to avoid contracting the coronavirus. In all age groups, about four out of five respondents say they ventilate more frequently. Additionally, respondents try to protect themselves from an infection mainly by wearing masks, keeping distance from other people and washing their hands more frequently.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 5 - 6 January (504.6 KB)
- Protection against corona: 82 percent ventilate more frequently (Press release No 02/2021, 11 January 2021)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 17 - 18 December 2020
In the days before Christmas, the overall acceptance of the measures increased once again. At the beginning of the month, 62 percent approved the closure of cultural institutions and 54 percent the closure of restaurants. In the current survey, the figures rose to 74 percent and 62 percent. Overall, Three out of four respondents approve the planned ban on fireworks.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 17 - 18 December (469.1 KB)
- The majority of respondents approves the tightening of measures (Press release No 45/2020, 23 December 2020)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 8 - 9 December 2020
Two weeks before Christmas, acceptance of some containment measures increases: While, for example, the closing of cultural institutions was only supported by 49 percent of respondents at the beginning of November, it is now considered appropriate by 62 percent.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 8 - 9 December (463.5 KB)
- Coronavirus pandemic: Entering the Christmas season with caution (Press release No 42/2020, 14 December 2020)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 24 - 25 November 2020
Worries about interpersonal relationships are currently taking precedence. About a third of the respondents are concerned about the impact of the coronavirus on their social contacts. By contrast, only around a quarter are worried about their health and their economic situation.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 10 - 11 November 2020
The legislation in force since the beginnung of November for the containment of the coronavirus is met with mixed reactions from the general public. While measures such as mandatory distance, mandatory use of masks or quarantine continue to be widely accepted, the closure of gastronomic an cultural establishments is viewed with partial scepticism.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 27 - 28 October 2020
Even before the new corona rules come into force in November, many are more cautious again. The proportion of those, who say that they meet less frequently with family or friends, rose from 65 to 76 percent. Furthermore, 69 percent say, they leave their home less - an increase by 10 percentage points.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 27 - 28 October (433.7 KB)
- Even before the new corona rules come into force, many have become more cautious (Press release No 36/2020, 2 November 2020)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 13 - 14 October 2020
The majority of the population considers the measures introduced by the Federal Government and the Länder to stem the spread of the coronavirus to be appropriate. Only the recently introduced ban on accommodating people from risk areas within Germany is met with much less acceptance: Only 45 percent regard the regulation as appropriate.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 13 - 14 October (440.7 KB)
- Ban on accommodation meets with mixed acceptance among the population (Press release No 33/2020, 16 October 2020)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 29 - 30 September 2020
Social media play a not inconsiderable role as an information channel on the events surrounding the new coronavirus. In the current survey, 25 percent state that they obtain information from this medium. Thereby the proportion of younger people (under 40 years of age) is higher than the proportion of older people (40 years and older).
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 15 - 16 September 2020
Despite coronavirus, social contacts increase again. Only 60 percent of the respondents say that they meet up with friends less often. At the same time, the proportion of people concerned about the impact of the virus on their social relationships fell to 15 percent.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 15 - 16 September (435.3 KB)
- Despite coronavirus: Social contacts increase again (Press release No 30/2020, 21 September 2020)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 1 - 2 September 2020
The population in Germany spends more time outdoors again: While 73 percent of the population said they left their home less at the beginning of summer in mid-June, this figure is 60 percent in the current survey. In contrast, the mandatory corona tests for returnees continue to receive broad approval (90 percent).
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 18 - 19 August 2020
The vast majority supports mandatory corona tests for returnees (91 percent). Acceptance of the other containment measures also remains at a high level. For example, the distance regulation, the mandatory use of masks and the cancellation of events are considered appropriate by more than 85 percent of the participants.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 18 - 19 August (432.5 KB)
- Vast majority supports mandatory corona tests for returnees (Press release No 27/2020, 24 August 2020)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 4 - 6 August 2020
An interim evaluation after 20 weeks: Although a certain habituation effect to the pandemic can be observed in the population, the topic is still relevant for them. Most people actively inform themselves about what is happening, comply with government regulations and take measures voluntarily to prevent an infection with the virus.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 4 - 6 August (427.0 KB)
- Population still considers coronavirus pandemic relevant (Press release No 25/2020, 11 August 2020)
BfR-Corona-Monitor – as to 21 - 22 July 2020
The acceptance of the mandatory wearing of masks has reached a new peak in the German-speaking population. While in the survey of 12 May 2020 a total of 73 percent of the respondents considered the mandatory wearing of masks to be appropriate, the figure in the current survey is 92 percent.
BfR-Corona-Monitor – as to 7 - 8 July 2020
The population in Germany is devoting more attention to their social relationships again. While at the end of June, 80 percent stated that they meet with friends or family less often, this figure fell to 72 percent in the current survey.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 23 - 24 June 2020
One week after the launch of the Corona-Warn-App, it has already been downloaded millions of times. It seems that younger people are more likely to use the app than older people. 40 percent of those under the age of 40 state that they use the app. In contrast, among the more vulnerable persons aged 60 and over, this figure is significantly lower at 19 percent.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 23 - 24 June (417.4 KB)
- A quarter say they use the Corona-Warn-App (Press release No 23/2020, 26 June 2020)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 9 - 10 June 2020
The current data show that only a relatively small part of the population is concerned about impacts on their own lives. However, there is still widespread support for measures to contain the disease.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 9 - 10 June (382.8 KB)
- Coronavirus: The majority is not worried, but still cautious (Press release No 22/2020, 15 June 2020)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 26 May 2020
An interim evaluation of the BfR-Corona-Monitor after ten weeks shows trends in the perception of the pandemic with regard to possible sources of infection, personal and societal protective measures as well as the importance of the media. What becomes clear: The risk of coronavirus is still taken seriously.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 26 May (1.2 MB)
- The risk of coronavirus is still taken seriously (Press release No 18/2020, 29 May 2020)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 19 May 2020
Since the start of the survey in March, television and internet have always been the most frequently cited sources of information on what is happening around the novel coronavirus. Print media and radio follow at a considerable distance.
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 12 May 2020
The perceived safety from an infection with the novel coronavirus grows. While in the first survey in March only 28 percent of the respondents thought they could protect themselves against an infection, this figure has now risen to 41 percent.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 12 May (1.1 MB)
- Coronavirus infection: Perceived safety grows (Press release No 16/2020, 15 May 2020)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 5 May 2020
The desire for social contacts increases. Only 67 percent of the respondents regard the contact prohibition as appropriate - in March, however, it was accepted by 92 percent. Additionally, only 63 percent considered proximity to other people to be a probable path of infection - a decrease of nine percentage points compared to the previous week.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 5 May (1.1 MB)
- Coronavirus pandemic: Increased desire for social contacts (Press release No 15/2020, 5 May 2020)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 28 April 2020
In the sixth week of the "BfR-Corona-Monitor" the extent of the health and economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic are estimated to be about the same. While in the previous weeks the respondents felt more affected by the economic than the health impacts, this difference is no longer discernible in the current week.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 28 April (1.1 MB)
- Coronavirus: health and economic concerns (Press release No 14/2020, 30 April 2020)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 21 April 2020
Wearing a protective mask has become mandatory or is strongly recommended in many places throughout Germany. Six out of seven participants (86 percent) consider this measure to be appropriate. A third of the participants also stated that they already wear protective clothing such as face masks or gloves.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 21 April (1.1 MB)
- Mandatory wearing of masks finds broad approval (Press release No 12/2020, 24 April 2020)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 14 April 2020
The Fear of coronavirus declines. While in the previous week 40 percent of the respondents stated that they considered the consequential harms of an infection with the coronavirus to be large, this figure has now dropped to 26 percent. Young people in particular no longer consider the health impacts to be this large.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 14 April (1.1 MB)
- Fear of coronavirus declines (Press release No 11/2020, 17 April 2020)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 7 April 2020
Risk awareness is higher in old age. The impact of a coronavirus infection on health is estimated by 40 percent of participants to be large. For people aged 60 and over, this proportion is 54 percent. Thus, risk awareness is notably higher among people who are more at risk due to their age than among younger age groups.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 7 April 2020 (1.1 MB)
- Coronavirus pandemic: risk awareness is higher in old age (Press release No 10/2020, 7 April 2020)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 31 March 2020
More people protect themselves from coronavirus. 78 percent of the survey participants take special care not to get infected with the virus. Avoiding the public was still the most frequent protective measure spontaneously mentioned by the participants. However, wearing protective clothing including masks or gloves was more important than in the previous week.
- BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 31 March 2020 (1.1 MB)
- More people protect themselves from coronavirus (Press release No 08/2020, 3 April 2020)
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 24 March 2020
Which things worry the people of Germany most about the novel coronavirus and risk of infection? They mainly see proximity to other people (81 per cent) and contaminated door handles (61 per cent) as a probable transmission pathway for the pathogen.
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