Safest States to Live in During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Safest States to Live in During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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With around 57% of the population fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and vaccination being essential for getting the economy back on track, WalletHub released updated rankings for the Safest States During COVID-19.

In order to find out the safest states during the COVID-19 pandemic, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across five key metrics. Our data set includes the rates of COVID-19 transmission, positive testing, hospitalizations and death, as well as the share of the eligible population getting vaccinated. Below, you can see highlights from the report, along with a WalletHub Q&A.

New York’s Safety During Coronavirus (1=Best; 25=Avg.):

  • 11th – Vaccination Rate
  • 7th – Positive Testing Rate
  • 11th – Hospitalization Rate
  • 14th – Death Rate
  • 42nd – Transmission Rate