BfR Corona MONITOR 13 14 October 2020
Current week BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 2
BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 3 Concern about the impact of the novel coronavirus To what extent are you personally concerned or not concerned about the impact of the novel coronavirus in the following areas of life? (Response scale: 1 not concerned at all to 5 very concerned ) not concerned (at all) medium (very) concerned social relationships 48 25 26 economical situation 54 23 23 physical health 61 20 19 mental health 70 18 12 Basis: 1.002 1.009 participants
BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 4 Perceived informedness about what is happening How well or badly do you feel informed about what is happening with the novel coronavirus? (Response scale: 1 very bad to 5 very good ) (very) bad 18 56 (very) good 27 medium Basis: 1.006 participants
BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 5 Evaluation of media coverage How do you evaluate the overall media coverage of the novel coronavirus? (Response options: downplaying, appropriate, exaggerated ) downplaying exaggerated 5 30 65 appropriate Basis: 982 participants
Used channels of information What channels do you use to inform yourself about what is happening with the novel coronavirus? (multiple selection) BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 6 television 85 radio 66 personal contacts 63 print media 61 internet (excl. social media) 58 social media 25 other 9 I do not inform myself 1 Basis: 1.015 participants
Appropriateness of the measures for containment How do you evaluate the following measures to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus? (Response options: not appropriate, appropriate ) BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 7 appropriate not appropriate mandatory distance 93 7 mandatory use of masks 90 10 mandatory tests for returnees limitation of the number of customers cancellation of events 87 85 84 13 15 16 contact restriction 82 18 restriction in the cultural sector 74 26 ban on accommodation 45 55 Basis: 980 1.015 participants
BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 8 Protective measures of the participants Which of the following measures have you taken to protect yourself or your family from the novel coronavirus? (multiple selection) use covers for mouth and nose comply with government regulations wash hands more thoroughly keep more distance to other people 96 93 92 90 use desinfectant more frequently 74 meet friends and family less frequently 65 leave home less frequently 59 use Corona-Warn-App 40 wear gloves build up larger stocks 16 18 have food delivered more frequently 6 other 8 I have taken no measures 1 Basis: 1.015 participants
BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 9 Perceived controllability of the risk of infection How sure are you that you can protect yourself from an infection with the novel coronavirus? (Response scale: 1 not sure at all to 5 very sure ) not sure (at all) (very) sure 39 25 36 medium Basis: 990 participants
Perceived probability of infection by transmission pathways How high or low do you estimate the probability of being infected with the novel coronavirus via the following paths? (Response scale: 1 very low to 5 very high ) BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 10 (very) low medium (very) high proximity to other people 12 21 67 door handles 30 26 44 cash 48 27 25 toys 52 27 21 dishes and cutlery 61 21 18 food 70 19 10 clothing 81 12 7 pets 81 13 6 Basis: 942 1.011 participants
Over time BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 11
BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 12 Concern about the impact of the novel coronavirus To what extent are you personally concerned or not concerned about the impact of the novel coronavirus in the following areas of life? (Response scale: 1 not concerned at all to 5 very concerned ) Shown: response category (very) concerned (values 4 + 5) economic situation 19 15 18 20 22 18 18 20 24 23 social relationships 16 17 15 24 21 24 25 15 24 26 physical health 13 14 14 20 19 21 19 16 19 19 mental health 10 10 10 14 17 17 18 14 18 12 09 10 23 24 07 08 21 22 04 06 18 19 01 02 15 16 29 30 13 14 Oct Part of the questionnaire since e 2020 Basis: 1.002 1.035 participants
BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 13 Perceived informedness about what is happening How well or badly do you feel informed about what is happening with the novel coronavirus? (Response scale: 1 very bad to 5 very good ) (very) good * 72 74 72 71 67 65 65 63 65 61 61 52 61 57 56 56 medium 17 14 13 19 21 21 22 24 19 23 24 31 24 27 28 27 (very) bad 11 12 15 not asked 10 12 13 13 13 17 16 15 16 16 16 16 18 not not not asked asked asked 24 Mar 31 Mar 07 14 21 28 05 12 19 26 09 10 23 24 07 08 21 22 04 06 18 19 01 02 15 16 29 30 13 14 Oct * Survey every two weeks since e 2020 Basis Mar : 499 510 participants Basis from : 1.004 1.032 participants
BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 14 Evaluation of media coverage How do you evaluate the overall media coverage of the novel coronavirus? (Response options: downplaying, appropriate, exaggerated ) * exaggerated 35 35 41 38 39 29 32 29 27 29 30 31 29 30 appropriate 62 63 54 59 57 66 64 64 67 65 65 60 65 65 downplaying not not asked not asked not asked asked 3 2 4 3 4 5 5 6 6 6 5 8 6 5 24 Mar 31 Mar 07 14 21 28 05 12 19 26 09 10 23 24 07 08 21 22 04 06 18 19 01 02 15 16 29 30 13 14 Oct * Survey every two weeks since e 2020 Basis Mar : 480 502 participants Basis from : 971 1.019 participants
Used channels of information What channels do you use to inform yourself about what is happening with the novel coronavirus? (multiple selection) BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 15 television 85 85 81 85 83 80 82 83 85 85 radio 67 65 64 66 69 70 67 69 66 66 internet (excl. social media) 63 56 61 55 58 56 56 59 61 58 personal contacts 60 57 56 56 56 59 55 59 59 63 print media 59 57 56 58 58 56 55 56 56 61 social media 26 26 25 24 29 26 31 28 25 25 other 6 7 7 7 7 8 9 7 7 9 I do not inform myself 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 09 10 23 24 07 08 21 22 04 06 18 19 01 02 15 16 29 30 13 14 Oct Part of the questionnaire since e 2020 Basis: 1.008 1.037 participants
Appropriateness of the measures for containment How do you evaluate the following measures to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus? (Response options: not appropriate, appropriate ) Shown: response category appropriate BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 16 cancellation of events contact restriction mandatory tests for returnees 97 97 96 95 94 92 88 85 85 80 a 88 89 77 67 a 90 86 87 79 72 70 70 71 * 85 86 83 71 86 75 a 87 88 83 83 84 80 80 82 78 79 75 76 b 91 90 90 88 87 mandatory distance b 90 88 92 90 88 90 90 92 92 89 92 91 91 93 mandatory use of masks limitation of the number of costumers b 86 83 82 b 84 73 80 78 79 80 86 80 80 88 84 84 80 92 92 87 91 90 92 90 83 83 84 83 84 85 85 restriction in the cultural sector b 80 80 77 81 80 80 78 80 82 74 ban on accommodation 45 b 24 Mar 31 Mar 07 14 21 28 05 12 19 26 09 10 23 24 07 08 21 22 04 06 18 19 01 02 15 16 29 30 13 14 Oct * Survey every two weeks since e 2020 a Wording was adapted to the current situation at the time b Measure was added to the questionnaire at the time indicated Basis Mar : 493 512 participants Basis from : 980 1.034 participants
BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 17 Protective measures of the participants I Which of the following measures have you taken to protect yourself or your family from the novel coronavirus? (multiple selection) use covers for mouth and nose 94 95 95 95 95 94 97 96 95 96 keep more distance to other people 92 91 89 91 90 90 88 89 91 90 comply with government regulations 90 90 91 92 90 91 91 93 90 93 wash hands more thoroughly 90 92 88 91 90 93 90 93 89 92 meet friends or family less frequently leave home less frequently 79 80 73 67 72 70 68 70 70 64 64 64 64 60 60 64 65 65 59 51 09 10 23 24 07 08 21 22 04 06 18 19 01 02 15 16 29 30 13 14 Oct Part of the questionnaire since e 2020 Basis: 1.011 1.037 participants
BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 18 Protective measures of the participants II Which of the following measures have you taken to protect yourself or your family from the novel coronavirus? (multiple selection) use disinfectant more frequently 64 69 64 69 76 70 74 73 74 74 use Corona-Warn-App a 28 31 36 35 35 38 39 38 40 wear gloves 19 19 14 17 17 18 20 16 21 18 build up larger stocks 19 16 19 17 18 21 20 19 20 16 have food delivered more frequently 9 7 6 7 8 10 8 6 8 6 other 6 6 6 5 6 5 7 8 9 8 I have taken no measures 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 09 10 23 24 07 08 21 22 04 06 18 19 01 02 15 16 29 30 13 14 Oct Part of the questionnaire since e 2020 a Measure was added to the questionnaire at the time indicated Basis: 1.011 1.037 participants
BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 19 Perceived controllability of the risk of infection How sure are you that you can protect yourself from an infection with the novel coronavirus? (Response scale: 1 not sure at all to 5 very sure ) (very) sure * 28 31 29 34 36 36 37 41 35 34 41 36 43 37 33 40 39 37 38 39 medium 33 40 38 34 39 40 40 38 34 37 37 40 35 41 42 40 34 38 39 36 not sure (at all) 39 29 33 32 25 24 23 21 31 29 22 24 22 21 24 20 27 25 23 25 24 Mar 31 Mar 07 14 21 28 05 12 19 26 09 10 23 24 07 08 21 22 04 06 18 19 01 02 15 16 29 30 13 14 Oct * Survey every two weeks since e 2020 Basis Mar : 492 514 participants Basis from : 990 1.017 participants
Perceived probability of infection by transmission pathways How high or low do you estimate the probability of being infected with the novel coronavirus via the following paths? (Response scale: 1 very low to 5 very high ) Shown: response category (very) high (values 4 + 5) BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 20 proximity to other people door handles 81 61 79 63 76 74 73 72 63 68 61 60 * 63 58 60 65 63 63 64 61 63 67 cash toys dishes and cutlery clothing 45 44 35 38 26 25 13 11 48 49 47 43 43 44 44 41 43 37 33 31 30 25 27 29 30 29 30 32 20 28 28 25 22 22 20 17 19 19 19 20 19 14 16 16 9 8 9 9 6 6 7 7 8 47 40 40 41 43 45 46 42 44 31 31 29 26 25 26 22 24 25 21 24 22 26 23 20 24 24 21 22 21 22 18 15 15 15 18 18 6 10 11 5 7 7 7 9 7 food 12 18 14 14 10 8 15 8 13 11 13 8 9 12 9 15 10 11 11 10 pets 11 9 13 7 9 6 6 8 9 8 7 8 5 9 8 10 7 9 7 6 24 Mar 31 Mar 07 14 21 28 05 12 19 26 09 10 23 24 07 08 21 22 04 06 18 19 01 02 15 16 29 30 13 14 Oct * Survey every two weeks since e 2020 Basis Mar : 470 511 participants Basis from : 929 1.030 participants
Age groups BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 21
BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 22 Concern about the impact of the novel coronavirus To what extent are you personally concerned or not concerned about the impact of the novel coronavirus in the following areas of life? (Response scale: 1 not concerned at all to 5 very concerned ) Shown: response category (very) concerned (values 4 + 5) social relationships 23 32 23 economic situation 26 26 16 physical health 13 19 27 mental health 10 11 16 14 to 39 years 40 to 59 years 60 years and over Basis: 309 354 participants in corresponding age group
BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 23 Perceived informedness about what is happening How well or badly do you feel informed about what is happening with the novel coronavirus? (Response scale: 1 very bad to 5 very good ) (very) bad medium (very) good 14 to 39 years 20 27 53 40 to 59 years 16 25 59 60 years and over 17 28 55 Basis: 310 352 participants in corresponding age group
BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 24 Evaluation of media coverage How do you evaluate the overall media coverage of the novel coronavirus? (Response options: downplaying, appropriate, exaggerated ) downplaying appropriate exaggerated 14 to 39 years 5 66 29 40 to 59 years 4 58 38 60 years and over 6 71 23 Basis: 306 345 participants in corresponding age group
Used channels of information What channels do you use to inform yourself about what is happening with the novel coronavirus? (multiple selection) BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 25 television 72 88 96 radio 54 75 69 personal contacts 66 64 56 print media 46 61 76 internet (excl. social media) 65 69 40 social media 41 18 14 other 14 8 4 I do not inform myself 2 0 0 14 to 39 years 40 to 59 years 60 years and over Basis: 317 354 participants in corresponding age group
Appropriateness of the measures for containment How do you evaluate the following measures to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus? (Response options: not appropriate, appropriate ) Shown: response category appropriate BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 26 mandatory distance 91 92 97 mandatory use of masks 89 87 95 mandatory tests for returnees 91 84 86 limitation of the number of costumers 84 81 90 cancellation of events 79 84 88 contact restriction 83 77 86 restriction in the cultural sector 69 76 78 ban on accommodation 47 41 47 14 to 39 years 40 to 59 years 60 years and over Basis: 296 354 participants in corresponding age group
BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 27 Protective measures of the participants Which of the following measures have you taken to protect yourself or your family from the novel coronavirus? (multiple selection) use covers for mouth and nose 98 95 95 comply with government regulations 92 96 92 wash hands more thoroughly 93 90 94 keep more distance to other people 92 89 89 use disinfectant more frequently 74 66 81 meet friends or family less frequently 66 67 62 leave home less frequently 66 51 60 use Corona-Warn-App 41 39 38 wear gloves 13 17 23 build up larger stocks 16 12 21 have food delivered more frequently 6 4 9 other 7 10 7 I have taken no measures 1 1 1 14 to 39 years 40 to 59 years 60 years and over Basis: 317 354 participants in corresponding age group
BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 28 Perceived controllability of the risk of infection How sure are you that you can protect yourself from an infection with the novel coronavirus? (Response scale: 1 not sure at all to 5 very sure ) not sure (at all) medium (very) sure 14 to 39 years 25 33 42 40 to 59 years 28 36 36 60 years and over 22 39 39 Basis: 307 343 participants in corresponding age group
Perceived probability of infection by transmission pathways How high or low do you estimate the probability of being infected with the novel coronavirus via the following paths? (Response scale: 1 very low to 5 very high ) Shown: response category (very) high (values 4 + 5) BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 29 proximity to other people 78 69 52 door handles 48 40 45 cash 26 25 23 toys 23 20 19 dishes and cutlery 27 11 15 food 10 10 12 clothing 7 5 8 pets 4 5 10 14 to 39 years 40 to 59 years 60 years and over Basis: 270 354 participants in corresponding age group
BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 30 Dates and sample sizes of the survey Survey phase 1 Survey phase 2 24 March 2020 510 participants 31 March 2020 500 participants 07 il 2020 510 participants 14 il 2020 515 participants 21 il 2020 505 participants 28 il 2020 503 participants 05 2020 504 participants 12 2020 510 participants 19 2020 509 participants 26 2020 510 participants 09 10 e 2020 1.015 participants 23 24 e 2020 1.037 participants 07 08 y 2020 1.011 participants 21 22 y 2020 1.037 participants 04 06 ust 2020 1.024 participants 18 19 ust 2020 1.033 participants 01 02 tember 2020 1.013 participants 15 16 tember 2020 1.026 participants 29 30 tember 2020 1.012 participants 13 14 October 2020 1.015 participants
BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 31 How were the data collected? Statistical population: Sampling: Data weighting: Method: Presentation of results: Conducted by: German-speaking population ages 14 years and over in private households in the Federal Republic of Germany Samples drawn at random from land line and mobile telephone numbers which can also include telephone numbers not listed in directories (in line with standards set by the Association of German Market Research Institutes ADM) Data was weighted according to gender, education, age, employment, size of city and German federal state to guarantee representativeness Telephone interview (CATI omnibus survey, Dual Frame) All figures given in percentages, rounding differences are possible, only valid responses were included (response option don t know was excluded from all analyses) Kantar
BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 32 About the BfR Do nanoparticles promote the occurrence of allergies? Does apple juice contain too much aluminium? The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, or BfR for short, is responsible for answering questions on all aspects of the health assessment of foods and feeds, consumer products and chemicals. Through its work, it makes a decisive contribution towards ensuring that food, products and the use of chemicals have become safer in Germany. The Institute's main tasks comprise the assessment of existing health risks and identification of new ones, the development of recommendations to limit risks and the transparent communication of this process. This work results in the scientific advice given to political decision makers. To help with the strategic alignment of its risk communication, the BfR conducts its own research in the field of risk perception. The Institute is independent in its scientific assessments, research and communication. The BfR belongs to the portfolio of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL). i More information at: www.bfr.bund.de/en COVID-19/coronavirus: > A-Z Index > C > COVID-19/corona
Imprint BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020 Publisher: Photo: German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) Max-Dohrn-Straße 8 10 10589 Berlin bfr@bfr.bund.de www.bfr.bund.de/en mathisworks/gettyimages Use of the results published here is possible with mention of the source BfR Corona-Monitor 13 14 October 2020. This text version is a translation of the original German text, which is the only legally binding version.
German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment Max-Dohrn-Straße 8 10 10589 Berlin GERMANY Phone +40 30 18412-0 Fax +49 30 18412-99099 bfr@bfr.bund.de www.bfr.bund.de/en