Coronavirus vaccine: Only 55% of Americans would get immunized, survey - Business Insider

While health experts say a vaccine to prevent further coronavirus infection is needed to return life to normal, just over half of Americans say they would get vaccinated against the disease, a new poll found.

According to the survey, conducted by YouGov and Yahoo News, 55% of Americans said they will get vaccinated for the virus "if and when a coronavirus vaccine becomes available.".

The survey, which was taken between May 13 and May 19 and included 4,428 Americans, also showed that around 36% of Americans said they would be less willing to take a coronavirus vaccine if President Donald Trump said it was safe.

Some health experts have admitted to being surprised by the survey numbers of people who would be willing to take a coronavirus vaccine.