BROOKVILLE, NY, November 17, 2021 – Results of a newly released Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling and Analysis national poll revealed where Americans stand on coronavirus vaccines and mandates in light of the federal government’s recent efforts to increase the percentage of vaccinated Americans in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

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WHERE AMERICANS STAND ON CORONAVIRUS MANDATES:

Americans were asked if they supported coronavirus vaccine mandates healthcare workers, first responders, teachers, airline pilots, all employees, and students age 12 and older.  6 out of 10 American respondents supported coronavirus vaccine mandates for healthcare workers (63%), first responders (62%), and teachers (61%).  57% of respondents supported vaccine mandates for airline pilots.  55% of Americans supported vaccine mandates for students age 12 and older.  Roughly half of Americans (51%) support vaccine mandates for all employees across the country.

WHERE AMERICANS STAND ON CORONAVIRUS VACCINE FOR YOUTH:

66% OF AMERICANS RECOMMEND ADOLESCENTS AGES 12 TO 17 BE VACCINATED

Americans were asked if they would recommend adolescents from age 12 to 17 get vaccinated with an FDA authorized COVID vaccine. 66% of respondents said yes. 87% of Democrats said yes. 58% of Independents/Other said yes. 50% of Republicans said yes.

60% OF AMERICANS RECOMMEND CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 11 BE VACCINATED

Americans were asked if they would recommend children from age 5 to 11 get vaccinated with an FDA approved COVID vaccine. 60% of respondents said yes. 81% of Democrats said yes. 53% of Independents/Other said yes. 43% of Republicans said yes.

WHERE AMERICANS STAND ON THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC:

Respondents were asked if they believe the worst of the pandemic is over. Overall, 39% of respondents said yes, up 16 points since September at the height of the Delta variant spread and closely behind the national sentiment of 42% back in April 2021 through national polls conducted by the Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling and Analysis. Respondents age 30-44 believe the worst is over at a higher rate (47%) than respondents age 60 and older (32%). Males believe the worst is over at a higher rate (45%) than females (34%). Respondents with the highest confidence level that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is over are Republicans (49%), followed by Independents (38%) and Democrats (33%).

71% OF AMERICANS BELIEVE WEARING MASKS REDUCES THE LIKELIHOOD OF CONTRACTING THE CORONAVIRUS

Respondents were asked if they believe wearing face masks reduces the likelihood of contracting the coronavirus. 71% of Americans said yes. 92% of Democrats said yes. 67% of Independents/Other said yes. 49% of Republicans said yes.

70% OF AMERICANS SAID THEY ARE CURRENTLY WEARING A FACE MASK TO REDUCES THE LIKELIHOOD OF CONTRACTING THE CORONAVIRUS

Respondents were asked if they believe wearing face masks reduces the likelihood of contracting the coronavirus. 70% of Americans said yes. 89% of Democrats said yes. 66% of Independents/Other said yes. 52% of Republicans said yes.

69% OF AMERICANS REMAIN CONCERNED OVER RISK OF FAMILY CONTRACTING THE CORONAVIRUS (DOWN SLIGHTLY FROM 72% IN SEPTEMBER 2021)

Americans were asked how concerned they are about someone in their family becoming seriously ill from the coronavirus. 69% of respondents said they are somewhat or seriously concerned as compared to 72% in an earlier September 2021 Hornstein Center national poll.  80% of Democrats, 66% of Independents/Other, and 56% of Republicans said they are somewhat or seriously concerned.

69% OF AMERICANS ARE FULLY VACCINATED AGE 12 AND OVER (UP FROM 62% IN SEPT 2021)

71% OF AMERICANS ARE FULLY VACCINATED AGE 18 AND OVER (UP FROM 64% IN SEPT 2021)

86% OF AMERICANS ARE FULLY VACCINATED AGE 65 AND OVER (UP FROM 82% IN SEPT 2021)

According to CDC data, 69% of Americans age 12 and over are fully vaccinated as of November 16, 2021 (up from 62% on September 4, 2021). 71% of Americans age 18 and over are fully vaccinated (up from 64% on September 4, 2021). 86% of Americans over age 65 are fully vaccinated (up from 82% on September 4, 2021), indicating a promising way forward for the most at-risk population.  

STATE VACCINATION PLANS AND CDC AUTHORIZED VACCINES

Each state health department has a tailored plan for vaccination rollout in the United States. Currently, the three vaccines that are authorized and recommended to prevent COVID-19 by the CDC are ​​​​Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine.

METHODOLOGY

This Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis online poll was conducted through SurveyMonkey from November 1 – 2, 2021 among a national sample of 1,531 adults ages 18 and up. Respondents for this survey were selected from over 2.5 million people who take surveys on the SurveyMonkey platform each day. Data for this week have been weighted for age and gender using the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey to reflect the demographic composition of the United States. The modeled error estimate for this survey is plus or minus 2.5 percentage points.

ABOUT THE LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY STEVEN S. HORNSTEIN CENTER FOR POLICY, POLLING, AND ANALYSIS

The Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis conducts independent polling, empirical research, and analysis on a wide range of public issues. Our studies inform the public and policy makers about critical issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the world. Visit liu.edu/Hornstein for more information and results from this national poll.

Enrolled Students to Have Access to State-of-the-Art Production Equipment & Be Poised to Create Full-Length, Feature Films During Senior Year

Brooklyn, N.Y. (November 15, 2021) – Today, Long Island University announced plans to launch its School of Film and Digital Media, which will be led by a distinguished advisory board that includes renowned film producer and former Paramount Pictures executive Michael Tadross, Academy award-winning actor Whoopi Goldberg and legendary Broadway producer Wendy Federman.

The LIU School of Film and Digital Media’s program, which starts Fall 2022, will offer a comprehensive curriculum that exposes students to each aspect of filmmaking and helps them develop into thoughtful, powerful media executives who master all facets of interactive media production.

LIU’s program will offer four degrees:

• Bachelor’s of Fine Arts (BFA) in Film
• Bachelor’s of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting for Film, Theater & Television
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Media Arts
• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Writing and Producing for Television

“Our School of Film and Digital Media will provide students the opportunity to transform their vision into reality, studying with prestigious faculty and industry players to master the art of filmmaking,” said Long Island University President Dr. Kimberly Cline. “We encourage our students to create impactful films that captivate and explore all means of interactive media production.”

Enrolled students will have access to state-of-the-art production equipment at LIU as well as prestigious faculty, skilled professional mentors, and acclaimed guest lecturers. By senior year, students will be equipped with the experience and resources for their Senior Capstone Project – creating a full-length feature film.

First-year students will be tasked with studying pre-production and creating short films, while sophomores will be tapped to focus on cinematography and diverse film formats. During junior year, students will be responsible for producing a documentary. The goal is for students to master a different skill set that contributes to high-quality filmmaking throughout each academic year.

“I started out in this business as an assistant film editor, and I have worked in nearly every aspect of film making,” said Tadross, who is the Chairman of the Advisory Board. “I know how important it is to understand the full scope of producing a film, from the camera person’s angle to the financing, to the editing and so on. I’m thrilled to be working with LIU students to prepare them for this exciting career.”

The LIU School of Film and Digital Media has a project-based curriculum to ensure students make films – individually and with teams – and enable them to graduate with a versatile portfolio and a robust Rolodex of professional connections.

Those relationships include strategic guidance from the likes of Tadross, Goldberg and Federman, whose pristine résumés and experience helped propel them into the upper echelon of the film industry.

As Executive Vice President in charge of production at Paramount Pictures, Tadross oversaw the production of blockbusters such as Forrest Gump, The Firm, Clear and Present Danger, Wayne’s World, Searching for Bobby Fischer, Beverly Hills Cop III, Adams Family Values, Coneheads, and Sliver. Tadross has also produced over 35 major motion pictures including Ocean’s Eight with Sandra Bullock, Sherlock Holmes with Robert Downey Jr., Hitch and I Am Legend with Will Smith, Winter’s Tale with Collin Farrell, Run All Night with Liam Neeson, Die Hard with a Vengeance with Bruce Willis, The Devil’s Advocate with Al Pacino, The Thomas Crown Affair with Pierce Brosnan and many others.

Goldberg has hundreds of movie and television credits to her name and is one of the few people to achieve the EGOT, the four major American awards for professional entertainers: an Emmy (Television), a Grammy (Music), an Oscar (Film), and a Tony (Theater). She is the only Black woman to have achieved the feat. In 1990, Goldberg won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as psychic Oda Mae Brown in Ghost, simultaneously becoming the first black woman to win an Academy Award in 50 years. She also earned a “Best Actress” nomination for her performance in The Color Purple (1985).

Federman is an eleven-time Tony Award-winning theatre and film producer. She has also received two Olivier Awards, ten Drama Desk Awards, eighteen Outer Critics Circle Awards, and sixteen Drama League Awards for many of her 90-plus co-productions. She was a producer of Wakefield, starring Bryan Cranston and Jennifer Garner, an official selection of the Telluride Film Festival, the Toronto International Film Festival and the Hamptons International Film Festival. She has also worked on several well-known plays such as “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” and “Dear Evan Hansen,” among many others.