Table 2

Private contact frequencies of first-time respondents for the survey period 20 January 2021 to 31 April 2021 (n=2138)

n (%)
Contact with friends, relatives and neighbours at least once a week (before 18 March 2020)2138
 No regular direct contact with friends/relatives/neighbours221 (10.3)
 Regular direct contact with approximately 1–5 friends/relatives/neighbours per week904 (42.3)
 Regular direct contact with approximately 6–10 friends/relatives/neighbours per week576 (26.9)
 Regular direct contact with more than 10 friends/relatives/neighbours per week437 (20.4)
Changes to contacts frequencies with friends, relatives and neighbours since 18 March 20202138
 No change442 (20.7)
 Less frequent1687 (78.9)
 More frequent9 (0.4)
No of people in the household2138
 Alone487 (22.8)
 2–4 people1536 (71.8)
 5–8 people115 (5.4)
No of people in the household (without shared economic activity, eg, shared flat)136
 2–4 people111 (81.6)
 5–8 people25 (18.4)
Private periods abroad since 18 March 20202138
 Yes508 (23.8)
 No1630 (76.2)