Vacationing in States with the Least Covid-19 Cases

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that as of June 4, 2021, a total of 136,644,618 Americans, or 41.2 percent of the United States population, have received full vaccination against Covid-19. This means they have received full doses of the vaccine and have finished the mandatory two-week post-vaccination period.

The CDC lifted most restrictions for fully vaccinated people on May 13. They no longer need to wear masks or practice physical distancing in most settings, except public transportation, public transportation hubs, homeless shelters, and correctional and detention facilities. Other exceptions are when there are federal, state, or local laws and regulations and business and workplace rules that require mask-wearing.

Fully vaccinated Americans can now travel domestically with no need for testing or quarantine. They are exempt from routine Covid-19 testing even after a known exposure if they are asymptomatic. This is, therefore, a good time for them to take a break from the pandemic and travel to domestic destinations with the lowest cases of Covid-19. The CDC, however, does not allow travel on cruise ships.

Safe Domestic Destinations

According to Statista, the domestic destinations with the lowest total coronavirus cases as of June 4 are the Northern Mariana Islands at 183 cases; the U.S. Virgin Islands at 3,512; Guam at 8,204; Vermont at 24,240; Hawaii at 36,402; District of Columbia at 49,041; Wyoming at 60,549; Maine at 67,986; Alaska at 70,408; and New Hampshire at 98,840.

Data from The New York Times as of June 4 show that domestic destinations with the lowest average daily cases are the Northern Mariana Islands with less than one, Guam with six, Vermont with eight, the U.S. Virgin Islands with 16, South Dakota with 20, Washington D.C. with 28, New Hampshire with 32, Alaska with 35, Rhode Island with 35, and North Dakota with 40.

Northern Mariana Islands

Popular destinations are beautiful beaches, diving sites, volcanoes, lakes, and historic ruins. Effective May 17, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) allowed fully vaccinated U.S. travelers to forego quarantine, but they would have to be tested five days after arrival. Forty-three percent of the population were fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as of June 4. Forty-three percent of the population were fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as of June 4.

Guam

Popular spots are tropical beaches, a marine park, a tunnel aquarium, and historic World War II sites. Forty-four percent of the population were fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as of June 4.

Vermont

The state is known for its skiing resorts. Visitors can enjoy scenic hiking trails, national and state parks, museums, and views of forested mountains in other seasons. Fifty-seven percent of the population were fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as of June 4.

U.S. Virgin Islands

Located in the Caribbean, it has three islands with different appeals. St. Thomas has luxurious accommodations with high-end stores and opulent yachts. St. John has pristine beaches and 7,000 acres of parkland. St. Croix offers colonial-time forts, plantations, and a rum distillery. Thirty percent of the population were fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as of June 4.

South Dakota

Visitors must see the Mt. Rushmore National Monument, the Crazy Horse Memorial, the Mammoth Site with bones of Columbian mammoths, Wild West and gold rush sites in Deadwood, and national and state parks. Forty-three percent of the population were fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as of June 4.

Washington D.C.

Visitors come to see the White House, Capitol, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, Martin Luther King Memorial, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Arlington National Cemetery, Madame Tussauds Washington D.C., and many other attractions. Forty-seven percent of the population were fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as of June 4. Fully vaccinated people must still wear masks in healthcare settings, schools, and childcare facilities.

New Hampshire

Visitors come to ski in winter. In other seasons, visitors enjoy beaches, lakes, and hiking on the Appalachian Trail. Fifty percent of the population were fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as of June 4. Mask-wearing is still required in Enfield, Franconia, Hanover, Lebanon, Lyme, and Portsmouth, even for fully vaccinated people.

Alaska

Alaskan fishing lodges are a favorite destination of visitors. There are guided tours to see glaciers, icebergs, waterfalls, lakes, and wildlife such as humpback whales, sea lions, bears, and bald eagles. Forty percent of the population were fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as of June 4. Some communities have travel restrictions.

Rhode Island

Visitors can go to parks and off-season beaches and take boat tours, garden tours, walking tours, and food tours. There are also trails and bike paths to explore. Fifty-two percent of the population were fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as of June 4. Fully vaccinated people must still wear masks in medical facilities, schools, and some businesses.

North Dakota

Visitors come to see the Theodore Roosevelt National Park, National Buffalo Museum, Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, Plains Art Museum, and Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park. Thirty-seven percent of the population were fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as of June 4.

Travel Now, Enjoy the Memories Later

Traveling to a new place, even domestically, will give fully vaccinated Americans a much-needed respite from the challenges of the pandemic. When they return home, they will feel refreshed, with memories to treasure. As states and territories start to reopen businesses, domestic tourism will also contribute to the recovering economy.

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