With around 68% of the population fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and new cases on a general downward trend since the start of the year, 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. WalletHub’s data set includes the level of COVID-19 community transmission, the rates of 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.

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

• 1^st – Vaccination Rate
• 25^th – Positive Testing Rate
• 15^th – Death Rate
• 24^th – Level of Community Transmission

Note: Rankings are based on data available as of 12:30 p.m. ET on September 28, 2022.

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