'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.