Ever since restrictions were brought into Australia to prevent the coronavirus pandemic spreading, there has been a big debate about health and safety versus business and the economy.
Under certain levels of lockdown, different businesses and industries have ben forced to close or change the way they did things so that everyone remained safe.
Some commentators have been calling for businesses to reopen so that we don't have decades of budget deficits and troubling economic circumstances. However, those calls would require society to be a little busier, which could people at risk of contracting the virus.
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While that debate will likely last for years to come, it seems like the majority of Australians are more concerned with their health than the economy.
A Guardian Essential poll, which surveyed a little more than 1,000 people, found that 62 per cent of people believe stopping the pandemic is their number one priority, compared to half of respondents who believed economic recovery (55 per cent) or managing the economy (53 per cent) is very important.
Coalition voters were more concerned with economic recovery compared to Labor voters, however both sides of politics reckon ending the pandemic should be the focus.
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The idea of reducing debt was far down the pecking order at just 34 per cent.
The Guardian Essential poll also looked into how much citizens trust state governments in their approach and handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Support for the Victorian state government has dropped from a high of 75 per cent to 49 per cent this week. In New South Wales, support is sitting at 61 per cent, compared to a peak of 70 per cent.
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Figures show Australians are more worried about the pandemic than during the first wave in March and April.
The survey also had a look towards the future and how Australians feel about a vaccine. Surely, you'd think most of us would get the jab as soon as possible so that we can leave this pandemic behind - but the numbers don't support that.
Interestingly, 56 per cent of people who responded to the survey said they would get a Covid-19 vaccination straight away, a further 35 per cent of people would definitely get the jab but not immediately. Incredibly, 8 per cent of people said they would never get vaccinated.