CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Good news for North Carolina.
We're among the safest states to be in during the COVID-19 pandemic.
That's according to WalletHub's latest survey.
North Carolina ranks third when it comes to safety while Maine took the top spot, followed by Rhode Island.
The rankings are based on the level of community transmission, positive tests, vaccination rates and hospitalizations.
North Carolina’s Safety During Coronavirus (1=Best; 25=Avg.):
- 1st – Vaccination Rate
- 12th – Hospitalization Rate
- 3rd – Death Rate
- 17th – Level of Community Transmission
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