This article points out that roughly half the country has no idea what has happened about the virus. In polls 18% are cited as admitting it, but the description of those polled shows that their understanding of the virus is at odds with their understanding of economics, with about half the population in confusion.

I have been making an effort to tell those around me what I know for certain. Those who have always been Trump bashers have no interest in anything I have to say, as soon as they recognize a different narrative than they are seeing on CNN.