PA Divided On Employer Vaccination Mandates: Poll

PENNSYLVANIA —The question of whether employers should be allowed to mandate that their workers get immunized against COVID-19 has sharply divided state residents, according to the results of a new poll.

The Muhlenberg College-Morning Call survey indicated that 50 percent of respondents believe employers should not be able to require inoculations, while 49 percent believe employers should have the right to insist on vaccinations.

The poll, which focused on the pandemic, also revealed:

• Forty-one percent of respondents report that they are “extremely” or “very” concerned about the pandemic. That's down from March, when 57 percent reported high levels of concern.

• Approval ratings for President Joe Biden’s handling of the pandemic have plummeted since March. Only 40 percent of people approve of Biden’s efforts on this issue, down 15 percent since the spring.

• Forty-four percent of people disapprove of Gov. Tom Wolf's handling of the pandemic, while 35 percent approve of his performance.

• Among vaccinated adults, a large majority - 76 percent - have either received or plan on receiving a booster shot.

• One in three adults report that the pandemic has had a negative impact on their mental health.

See the entire poll results here.

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