Information via WalletHub:
With around 51% of the population fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and vaccination being essential for getting the economy back on track, WalletHub today released updated rankings for the Safest States During COVID-19, along with accompanying videos and audio files.
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:
Maryland’s Safety During Coronavirus (1=Best; 25=Avg.):
- 11th – Vaccination Rate
- 11th – Positive Testing Rate
- 13th – Hospitalization Rate
- 14th – Death Rate
- 3rd – Transmission Rate
Note: Rankings are based on data available as of 12:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.
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The 5 states ranking higher than Maryland are:
- Vermont
- Connecticut
- Massachusetts
- Maine
- Rhode Island
Some other interesting rankings for my family that reads the blog:
- Pennsylvania ranks 11th
- Tennessee ranks 43rd
- Alabama ranks 45th
See the full study and information here: https://wallethub.com/edu/safest-states-during-covid/86567
Scott E