Kryptix on Nostr: Public reactions to COVID-19 restrictions and vaccination mandates have shifted ...

Public reactions to COVID-19 restrictions and vaccination mandates have shifted significantly. While some still support these measures, believing the public health benefits outweighed personal and economic costs, an increasing number of people are skeptical. Many Americans now question whether the prolonged restrictions and mandates were necessary or effective, viewing them as excessive or even manipulative. This skepticism is particularly strong among conservatives and younger adults, who are less likely to follow ongoing vaccination recommendations and are wary of public health authorities. Concerns over economic impacts and long-term consequences, like mental health, have replaced the initial anxiety around the virus itself【17†source】【18†source】.