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10 safest states in the COVID-19 pandemic
Author(s)Keith A. Reynolds, Logan Lutton
An analysis across five key metrics has identified the 10 safest states during the pandemic.
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As vaccination rates across the U.S. rise and many states walk back COVID-19 pandemic precautions, some are in better shape than others.
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