This is only one standard of measurement, however, New Jersey has scored high when compared to the rest of America.

WalletHub has released updated rankings for the Safest States During COVID-19, along with accompanying videos and audio files.

When all of the measurements are calculated, New Jersey has ranked the 9th safest state in America.

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WalletHub compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across five key metrics as follows:

New Jersey’s Safety During COVID-19 

  • 8th – Vaccination Rate
  • 10th – Positive Testing Rate
  • 12th – Hospitalization Rate
  • 12th – Death Rate
  • 29th – Transmission Rate

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

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