Wyoming is the state with the 6th fewest coronavirus restrictions

With spikes in COVID-19 across the United States happening again this summer, WalletHub released a list of states with the most and least coronavrius restrictions.

They used 18 different metrics for the study. Mask usage and requirements, penalties for non-compliance, public and health checks in public buildings and restaurants, and several other data went into the list.

Here’s how Wyoming ranks in several categories;

Coronavirus Restrictions in Wyoming (1=Fewest, 25=Avg.):

• 7^th – Requirement to Wear a Face Mask in Public
• 1^st – Workplace Temperature Screening
• 1^st – Travel Restrictions
• 14^th – Large Gatherings Restrictions
• 1^st – Strictness of “Shelter in Place” Order
• 1^st – Reopening of Non-Essential Businesses
• 2^nd – Reopening of Restaurants and Bars
• 1^st – Working from Home Requirements/Recommendations

South Dakota was found to be the state overall with the least restrictions, followed by Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Utah, and Iowa. Meanwhile the state with the most restrictions currently is California, followed by New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Colorado.

More information on the full study can be found here.