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, 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. 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.
Indiana’s Safety During Coronavirus (1=Best; 25=Avg.):
- 45th – Vaccination Rate
- 41st – Positive Testing Rate
- 36th – Hospitalization Rate
- 40th – Death Rate
- 26th – Transmission Rate
To view the full report and your state’s rank, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/safest-states-during-covid/86567
Note: Rankings are based on data available as of 12:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.
