Poll: Many won’t rely on virtual options after Covid

A file photo of a doctor speaking to a patient during an online primary care visit conducted from his home, in Keller, Texas. A new poll shows that many Americans don’t expect to rely on the digital services that became commonplace during the pandemic after Covid-19 subsides. — AP

WASHINGTON: Many Americans don’t expect to rely on the digital services that became commonplace during the pandemic after Covid-19 subsides, according to a new poll, even as many think it’s a good thing if those options remain available in the future.

Close to half or more of US adults say they are not likely to attend virtual activities, receive virtual healthcare, have groceries delivered or use curbside pickup after the coronavirus pandemic is over, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Less than three in 10 say they’re very likely to use any of those options at least some of the time.