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WalletHub Press Release
Florida is the 2nd Least Safe State During COVID-19
With around 40% of the population fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of May 26, and vaccination being an essential component for full reopening of the economy, 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, along with a WalletHub Q&A.
Florida’s Safety During Coronavirus (1=Best; 25=Avg.):
- 28th – Vaccination Rate
- 46th – Positive Testing Rate
- 49th – Hospitalization Rate
- 51st – Death Rate
- 33rd – Transmission Rate
Note: Rankings are based on data available as of 12:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
View the full report and your state’s rank.
