A majority of Americans would support a nationwide mask mandate — but there's opposition in rural areas
Would you support or oppose a policy that made it mandatory to wear masks in public places? (%)
Not
sure
Strongly
or somewhat oppose
Strongly
or somewhat support
US adults
75
4
21
Northeast
79
5
16
Midwest
72
1
27
South
73
4
23
West
78
5
16
Those who live in rural areas
58
6
36