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Colorado 3rd Safest State During COVID Pandemic, Study Finds
The study looked at COVID-19 transmission in each state along with positivity rates, vaccination rates, hospitalizations, and deaths.
January 23, 2021
DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado is the third safest state during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by WalletHub. Researchers at the personal finance website compared 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia across five metrics to determine safety.
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The study looked at COVID-19 transmission in each state along with positivity rates, vaccination rates, hospitalizations, and deaths. Each metric was weighted and graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing the safest conditions.
When it comes to COVID-19, Alaska was ranked the safest state in the country, with a score of 95.43. Vermont came in second place with a score of 79.93 and Colorado came in third with a score of 71.96.
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