'TIME’ Finds That Men Are Less Likely to Socially Distance During the Holidays

'TIME’ Finds That Men Are Less Likely to Socially Distance During the Holidays

‘TIME’ Finds That Men Are Less Likely to Socially Distance During the Holidays .

A new poll by ‘Time’ and Harris Poll has revealed a shocking number of Americans don’t intend to socially distance this holiday season.

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Even though COVID-19 deaths hit a record high of 3,157 in a single day, 44 percent of U.S. adults said they are still planning on going to in-person Christmas celebrations.

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30 percent said they plan to celebrate New Year’s outside of their household with friends or family.

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The poll found that men in particular are more likely to ignore the CDC’s recommendation to avoid gatherings.

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One in three men plan on traveling for Christmas, compared to one in five women.

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In terms of meeting with others outside of their households, 50 percent of men said they would for Christmas and 37 percent for New Year’s.

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In comparison, 39 percent of women said they were planning to meet with others for Christmas and 23 percent for New Year’s.

38 percent of Americans aged 18-34 plan to travel for Christmas.

Only 17 percent of those between the ages of 55-64 are planning on traveling.

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Travel plans also seem to be split based on political affiliation.

52 percent of conservatives say they plan to attend a Christmas celebration outside their household.

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Only 36 percent of liberals plan to do the same.