OH, IN, & KY Make Top 10 For Most Irresponsible States During COVID-19 Pandemic

Over 15,000 data points were collected to rank all 50 states.

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) — Depending on where you are in the country, mandates and attitudes surrounding coronavirus drastically vary from state to state.

While there are many "responsible" states prepared to face the current and next wave of infections, there are also states that are considered to be handling the pandemic "irresponsibly." 

Based on information received through a study, TheTruthAboutInsurance.com ranked each state based on their "coronavirus responsible behaviors." 

Data to rank the most and least personally responsible for preventing the spread of COVID-19 was found by comparing the adoption of face coverings, the percentage of people sheltering in place, and the number of administered coronavirus tests.

Responsible Behaviors: Protecting, Distancing, & Testing

• Wearing Masks in Public
  • Public health authorities, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, confirmed that consistently wearing masks in public places or staying at home reduces new COVID-19 infection rates. However, many United State citizens have fought against mandates that include wearing these face coverings and staying home. 
• Quarantining Safely at Home
  • The most effective form of coronavirus prevention is sheltering at home. 
• COVID-19 Test Availability
  • To make educated decisions surround the coronavirus, both individually and collectively, widespread testing is crucial. 

Methodology: Measuring Responsible & Preventive Actions

Over 15,000 data points from all 50 states were collected to rank the states where people are being the most and least responsible for preventing the spread of COVID-19.

YouGov released data showing the percentage of American adults that say they wear a face mask in public settings. 

The average number of people staying home was tracked by U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine provided the data for the number of coronavirus tests per 100,000 residents in each state. 

Results

Locally, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky all ranked in the Top 10 for Least Responsible States during the pandemic. 

Ohio - 4th Most Irresponsible

• With 11.69 million people living in Ohio, only 33 percent of people are wearing masks. Just over 21 percent are sheltering in place, and there are 5,823 tests per 100,000 people. 

Indiana - 5th Most Irresponsible

• There are 6.73 million Hoosiers in Indiana, and 36 percent are wearing masks. 20.1 percent are sheltering in place and there are 6,454 tests per 100,000 people. 

Kentucky - 9th Most Irresponsible

• In the Bluegrass state, there are 4.47 million residents. 32 percent of those residents are wearing masks, and 20.7 percent are sheltering in place. There are 7,513 tests per 100,000 people. 

The Top Three Most Responsible States include: 

1. New York
2. New Jersey 
3. District of Columbia 

The Top Three Least Responsible States include:

1. South Carolina
2. Kansas
3. Idaho

Read the full study and find the full list of states at www.thetruthaboutinsurance.com/coronavirus-responsible-behaviors-by-state/.