Americans' Optimism Fades In The Face Of Virus Resurgence -- this post authored by Felix Richter After a couple of months of respite, when things were starting to look up and many Americans caught a glimpse of pre-pandemic life, COVID-19 is back on the front pages and on top of many people's minds. With cases rising and the vaccine rollout stalling, the U.S. is facing another wave of infections and many Americans are concerned about what the more contagious Delta variant means for them and their loved ones. Please share this article - Go to very top of page, right hand side, for social media buttons.