Do you know what are very popular? State and local restrictions to enforce social distancing and reduce coronavirus infections.

A thread with data based on, you know, representative samples of Americans.

The data are from Nationscape surveys ( https://www.voterstudygroup.org/nationscape ) from March 19-26 and April 2-11.

The question is "Some state and local governments have taken certain actions in response to the coronavirus and are considering other actions. Do you support or oppose the following"

"Cancel all meetings or gatherings of more than 10 people, like sports events, concerts, conferences, etc."

March: 85% support
April: 87% support

"Close certain businesses where larger numbers of people gather, like theaters, bars, restaurants, etc."

March: 84% support
April: 87% support

"Close schools and universities"

March: 85% support
April: 87% support

"Restrict travel by plane, train, or bus"

March: 78% support
April: 83% support

"Restrict all non-essential travel outside the home"

March: 82% support
April: 86% support

"Encourage people to stay in their homes and avoid socializing with others"

March: 87% support
April: 88% support

"Require people who can work from home to work from home"

March: 87% support
April: 89% support

What is more, the percent who "strongly support" these things averages 64% and that average increased 6 points between the May and April polls. So the overall level of support has remained high *and* the intensity of support has increased.

Now, that April poll came out of the field about a week ago. Could things have changed, or could they change? Of course -- and especially if Trump, Fox News, et al. continue to push back against these restrictions. Segments of the public will take their cue from those messages.

So we'll keep monitoring responses to these questions in Nationscape. But until then, these data are important context given the (outsized?) attention to the small rallies protesting these restrictions.