“It’s critical to understand who the public trusts most for health information, particularly during a pandemic,” said Heather Akin, assistant professor of agricultural leadership, education and communication at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. “And it’s notable that our respondents were most trusting of medical doctors and local and state health authorities compared to other sources of health information. But we’ve also seen a decline in Americans’ trust in medical professionals over the last several years, and this could be an important time for doctors and health authorities to build and maintain the trust of their patients and constituents.”