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Florida is the 4th Least Safe State During COVID-19

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Florida is the 4th Least Safe State During COVID-19

| 8/5/2021

With around 50% of the population fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of August 4, 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, along with a WalletHub Q&A.

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

  • 22nd – Vaccination Rate
  • 48th – Positive Testing Rate
  • 51st – Hospitalization Rate
  • 48th – Death Rate

Note: Rankings are based on data available as of 12:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 4, 2021.

View the full report and your state’s rank.

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