61% of poll participants are concerned about shipping delays, while 43% have been impacted by gas prices.
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 24, 2021 – In a new High Point University Poll, a majority (68%) of North Carolinians say that the coronavirus pandemic won’t prevent them from traveling for the holidays this year, while almost one-third (29%) say the pandemic will prevent them from traveling.
Another majority (72%) of North Carolinians also say the pandemic won’t prevent them from gathering with friends and family during the holidays this year, while it will prevent about one-third (27%) of respondents.
Almost half (48%) of North Carolinians said that the coronavirus pandemic won’t affect their holiday plans much at all this year. Another 48% said that the pandemic will affect their holiday plans a little or a lot. Only 4% didn’t offer an opinion either way.
Supply Chain Delays
Most (51%) North Carolinians said that they have heard a lot about supply chain challenges and…