With around 59% of the United States 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.
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.
The 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.
Maryland‘s Safety During Coronavirus (1=Best; 25=Avg.):
- 14th – Vaccination Rate
- 13th – Positive Testing Rate
- 14th – Hospitalization Rate
- 6th – Death Rate
Note: Rankings are based on data available as of 12:30 p.m. ET on Monday, November 22, 2021.