Research
March 29, 2021
Consumers are reporting feeling less anxiety regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in the wake of vaccination rollouts and fewer cases. Image credit: Getty
By Katie Tamola
After one full year of living amid the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are reporting their lowest anxiety levels since April 2020, while still feeling that several of their pandemic-era practices will stay intact.
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