ONE YEAR INTO THE PANDEMIC, INSTITUTIONS EVEN LESS TRUSTED TO RESPOND Percent of Americans who trust each of the following to respond effectively and responsibly to the pandemic - 0 + Change, March 2020 to March 2021 Employers continue to be trusted to perform well Significant trust 78 increase for 68 67 pharmaceutical sector 59 57 57 48 43 39 37 -7 -1 -17 -3 -15 +8 -2 -9 -3 -9 Hospitals, My employer National Schools, Global Pharmaceutical Business Government Media NGOs doctors health educational health companies authorities institutions authorities 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Trust and the Coronavirus. Q11. Please indicate how much you trust each of the following to respond effectively and responsibly to the coronavirus pandemic. 9-point scale; top 4 box, trust. General population, U.S. “My employer” asked among those who are employed (Q43/1). This data was tracked back to the 2020 Trust Barometer Special Report: Trust and the Coronavirus. 10