This question was phrased by the source as follows: "Compared to before the coronavirus pandemic, has your communication with friends and family who do not live in your household increased, decreased or remained the same for these methods?"
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Online communication change during COVID-19 in U.S. 2020
During a survey conducted in April and May in 2020, ** percent of U.S. respondents reported to have communicated more through text messages after the COVID-19 outbreak compared to prior to it. In addition, ** percent were using more voice calls and ** percent were using more social media.
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