Updated Study: SC Is the State with the 10th Fewest Coronavirus Restrictions

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WalletHub recently updated its study on the “States with the Fewest Coronavirus Restrictions” and South Carolina ranked as having the 10th fewest.

To identify which states have the fewest coronavirus restrictions, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 14 key metrics. Their data set ranges from whether restaurants are open to whether the state has required face masks in public and workplace temperature screenings. Below, you can see highlights from the report, along with a WalletHub Q&A.

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

• 8^th – Requirement to Wear a Face Mask in Public
• 23^rd – Workplace Temperature Screening
• 1^st – State Guidance on Customer Health Checks at Restaurants
• 1^st – Travel Restrictions
• 1^st – Large Gatherings Restrictions
• 1^st – Strictness of “Shelter in Place” Order
• 1^st – Reopening of Non-Essential Businesses
• 22^nd – Reopening of Restaurants and Bars
• 1^st – Working from Home Requirements/Recommendations

Note: Rankings are based on data available as of 12:30 p.m. ET on January 25, 2021.

You can see the full report here.