Working from home DOES increase productivity, according to a survey

Working from home DOES increase productivity, according to a survey that found a third of people feel performance has improved while teleworking amid the coronavirus Millions of Americans are working from home amid the coronavirus pandemic A survey found that many have reported being more productive since the shift Those who feel isolated or rely … Read more

One-third of Americans say they WON’T get vaccinated against the coronavirus, new survey finds

More than 30 percent of Americans say they won’t be vaccinated against the novel coronavirus once a jab is developed, a new survey suggests. The report, from PR firm Bospar, found that one-third of adults did not trust being immunized against the virus that has killed more than 69,000 in the US.   Among age groups, … Read more

Facebook launches its coronavirus symptom-tracking survey in the UK and unveils its first heatmap

Facebook is rolling out its coronavirus symptom-tracker survey globally which will appear at the top of users’ News Feeds on the social network. The optional survey is run by the Carnegie Mellon University Delphi Research Centre, and is designed to provide scientists with new insights on how to respond to the crisis, including heat maps … Read more

Drinking is not the answer to lockdown says charity after survey shows booze increases home tensions

Drinking is not the answer to lockdown says charity after survey shows boozing exacerbates tension for millions Alcohol Change UK found drinking increased household tensions in lockdown  The addiction charity survey revealed 8.6million more Brits are drinking more Dr Richard Piper, chief executive of the charity, said alcohol harm is ‘avoidable’ By Lydia Catling For … Read more

Nearly 15% of Americans do not understand stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus, survey finds 

Millions of Americans are under some type of stay-at-home order, but a new survey finds many are unsure what that means nor do they care to follow. Wired conducted the poll that found nearly 15 percent are confused about the policy in their area, with a majority of  misinformed living Missouri. Other than being muddled … Read more

Breast cancer signs are being missed by women with body worries, survey finds

HEALTH NOTES: Women unhappy with the size and shape of their bust could delay breast cancer diagnosis since they’re less likely to carry out checks By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:54 GMT, 7 March 2020 | Updated: 23:19 GMT, 7 March 2020 Body hang-ups could delay breast cancer diagnosis, according to a major survey.  … Read more

Ryanair and Edreams fare worst in Which? survey on holiday protections including Atol and LTA

Holidaymakers are at risk of being left adrift without a lifeline should something go wrong on their holidays due to confusion over their rights, an investigation has found. Which? says some of the UK’s biggest travel agents and airlines are giving incorrect information about the cover and protections holidaymakers are entitled to under Package Travel … Read more

£2bn Stonehenge tunnel plan ‘scrapped’ after UNESCO survey

Two mile tunnel underneath Stonehenge is set to be scrapped over funding problems after survey uncovered issues that could send costs soaring to £2billion Controversial plans to tunnel under Stonehenge are set to be scrapped  The A303 upgrade in Wiltshire involves work around the World Heritage Site  Planners wanted to dig a £2bn 1.8 mile … Read more