Mississippi’s coronavirus outbreak isn’t as widely talked about as some other states’, but the Magnolia State has already surpassed a daily death rate of 8 people per million. And it doesn’t help that only about 34 percent of Mississippians are wearing a mask when they leave their home, according to the IMHE report. If the state closes all nonessential businesses, issues a stay-at-home order, and limits travel this month, the researchers estimate that the state could lower its daily death rate to 3 to 4 people per million by December. According to the IHME report, up to 6 percent of South Carolinians are infected with COVID-19 and, like Mississippi, more than 8 people per million are dying each day. To get that number down to 1 to 2 deaths per million by December, South Carolina needs to close all nonessential businesses, issue a stay-at-home order, and limit travel this month, according to the IHME researchers. And for more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter. Arizona was one of the first states to experience a high resurgence of coronavirus over the last few months. And while new cases have started to drop, deaths are still climbing. According to the IHME report, Arizona’s daily death rate is up there with Mississippi’s and South Carolina’s at over 8 deaths per million. Arizona has already imposed some closures, but the IMHE researchers recommend the state close all nonessential businesses, issue a stay-at-home order, and limit travel in August. And for more states falling behind, check out This COVID Hotspot State Is the Only One Getting Worse.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Like Arizona, Florida has also managed to lower its cases after a huge spike, with up to 6 percent of the state population infected with the coronavirus now. Unfortunately, Florida’s death rate has risen to a daily estimate of 7 to 8 deaths per million. According to the new IHME report, the state needs to take August to restrict all gatherings, close all nonessential businesses, issue a stay-at-home order, and limit travel. And for things you’re doing that put you at risk of contracting COVID, check out This Is How High Your COVID Risk Is Based on Your Everyday Behavior.
