Fear Of Virus High Among North Carolinians, Survey Finds

The United Way of North Carolina has released responses to a statewide survey on the social and economic impact of COVID-19.

The agency polled more than 8,500 North Carolinians about the effects the pandemic has had on their lives. 

About 45 percent said they either lost a job or were working fewer hours. The hardest-hit sectors for those who lost employment included agriculture, food service, and retail customer service. 

Child care was also a significant problem for many respondents. Only about one in five said they were able to keep their pre-pandemic child care arrangements.

80 percent said they feared they or a loved one would catch the virus.

The survey covered the period from the start of the pandemic through August.