Colorado 3rd safest state during COVID pandemic, study finds – CBS Denver

DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado is the third safest state during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study from WalletHub. Researchers at the Personal Finance website compared 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia across five metrics to determine safety.

The study looked at the transmission of COVID-19 in each state along with positivity rates, vaccination rates, hospitalizations, and deaths. Each metric was weighted and rated on a 100 point scale, with a score of 100 representing the safest conditions.

When it comes to COVID-19, Alaska has been ranked as the safest state in the country, with a score of 95.43. Vermont came in second with a score of 79.93 and Colorado in third with a score of 71.96.

“A state’s level of security is crucial to its economy because it determines how businesses are allowed to operate,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst. “The best way to help state economies is to have most people in every state immunized, which in turn will create a much safer environment and allow businesses to operate at normal capacity and hire fully.

Colorado Safety During Coronavirus (1 = Best; 25 = Average):

• 12^e – Vaccination rate
• 12^e – Positive test rate
• ten^e – Hospitalization rate
• 6^e – Mortality rate
• 27^e – Transmission rate

To view the full study and methodology, visit the WalletHub website.