Study: New Mexico one of the most COVID-restrictive states

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – While New Mexico continues to see a decrease in COVID-19 cases, it is still one of the most COVID-restrictive states, according to a WalletHub study. The website looked at 13 key metrics including whether restaurants are open, mask mandates, and workplace temperature screenings. Iowa is the least restrictive, it has a test-positivity rate of 6.7%. New Mexico, which has a much lower positivity rate of 2.5%, ranked 33.

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Most of the states with the highest restrictions are still in the red, including New York and surrounding states. One exception is California, which is listed as one of the most restrictive but has a similar positivity rate to New Mexico.

New Mexico state officials to provide COVID-19 update Wednesday, April 7. Earlier this week, Dr. David Scrase said he’s very encouraged by the data he sees playing out across the state. New Mexico Department of Health data shows just how much the state’s daily COVID-19 case average has plummeted since the beginning of the year when more vaccines entered the picture. January 2021 data showed New Mexico averaged more than 1,458 new cases per day, to now averaging 182 cases per day.

WalletHub’s 10 states with the fewest COVID-19 restrictions

WalletHub’s 10 states with the most COVID-19 restrictions