U.S. efforts on pandemic, economy: Things are a bit better, but not yet good — CBS News poll

The times, they are uncertain. People think the fight against COVID has improved dramatically in recent weeks, up double-digits, but still not good, say Americans who've now been through a few up-and-down waves. With a majority still concerned about the virus, it's not over for them, as people voice both patience with restrictions and some frustration from dealing with it all. 

For parents, in particular, there's still majority support for masking in schools. At the same time, many of them say the pandemic has taken a toll on their kids' emotional health and education. 

The economy is still seen as struggling, but it's come off its January lows, partly because of the different ways people judge it. Some are using national indicators, many of which have been strong, but many more say they're rating the economy by the prices they are paying — for food and services, and at the pump. And these people are especially likely to call the economy bad and to say it's getting worse.