With only 5% of the population fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of February 17, and vaccination being an essential component for full reopening of the economy, WalletHub today released its report on 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. WalletHub’s 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, see highlights from the report, along with a WalletHub Q&A.

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

• 24^th – Vaccination Rate
• 49^th – Positive Testing Rate
• 46^th – Hospitalization Rate
• 31^st – Death Rate
• 39^th – Transmission Rate

Note: Rankings are based on data available as of 12:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

To view the full report and your state’s rank, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/safest-states-during-covid/86567