[nickcarraway]

Misinformation!

[4Liberty]

[Prince of Space]

In before the “that’s because of the unvaccinated ppl…” crowd. Of course, this information clearly shows that wasn’t the case, but when has reality stopped them? 🤣

[Engraved-on-His-hands]

Rhode Island is the second most densely populated state in the United States. Wyoming is the second least densely populated state, and the least densely populated in the lower 48.

I would think that this played a significant role.

[jonrick46]

Population density has much to do with infection rates:

The Top 10 U.S. States and Territories by Population Density Are:

Rank from highest to lowest:

1. District of Columbia (11,295 people per square mile).
2. New Jersey (1263 people per square mile).
3. *Rhode Island (1061 people per square mile).
4. Puerto Rico (960 people per square mile).
5. Massachusetts (901 people per square mile).
6. Connecticut (745 people per square mile).
7. Guam (733 people per square mile).
8. American Samoa (650 people per square mile).
9. US Virgin Islands (649 people per square mile).
10. Maryland (636 people per square mile).

The Ten U.S. States With the Lowest Population Density Are:

Rank from lowest to highest:

1. Alaska (1.3 people per square mile).
2.*Wyoming (6.0 people per square mile).
3. Montana (7.1 people per square mile).
4. North Dakota (11.0 people per square mile).
5. South Dakota (11.3 people per square mile).
6. New Mexico (17.2 people per square mile).
7. Idaho (20.0 people per square mile).
8. Nebraska (24.7 people per square mile).
9. Nevada (26.3 people per square mile).
10. Kansas (35.6 people per square mile).

*Rhode Island and Wyoming are subjects of COVID study