To identify the states with the most and fewest COVID-19 restrictions, analysts compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 11 relevant metrics. The metrics ranged from travel restrictions to requirement to wear a face mask in public. Rankings are based on data available as of May 18. Access more information about the methodology here.
Here are the 10 states with the most COVID-19 restrictions, according to the analysis:
1. Illinois
2. Rhode Island
3. District of Columbia
4. Massachusetts
5. Vermont
6. Hawaii
7. Washington
8. New Mexico
9. New York
10. Michigan
Here are the 10 states with the fewest COVID-19 restrictions, according to the analysis:
1. South Dakota
2. Wisconsin
3. Idaho
4. Missouri
5. Utah
6. Wyoming
7. Montana
8. Arizona
9. North Dakota
10. Iowa
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