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The number of Americans prescribed mental health medication has gone up almost 7% since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. This increase means that nearly 65 million people (1 in 5) are now taking prescription medication to help them cope with stress, anxiety or depression.

People of color have disproportionately borne a greater share of the pandemic’s toll. As a proportion of the population, people of color have a higher rate of COVID-19 cases and deaths per 100k people, lower vaccination rates, higher rate of frontline and essential workers, less ability to work from home, and a higher rate of unemployment.

With fewer jobs, unequal access to healthcare and more exposure to COVID-19 on the frontlines, our data suggests that women - especially women of color - have disproportionately borne a greater share of the pandemic’s toll.

Spring Break in 2021 will not only have the dangers of road conditions but the added health dangers of traveling during a pandemic. However, depending on where you’re traveling this year those risks can be greater than other destinations.

It’s been nearly a year since the first cases of COVID-19 led to lockdowns, travel warnings and stay-at-home orders. But how many people have actually stayed home? And is it working? QuoteWizard Bureau of Transportation Statistics and found that the number of people staying home varied widely by state.

QuoteWizard analyzed road infrastructure data to see which states ranked overall for worst road infrastructure.

Health insurance open enrollment is available for those who are uninsured or would like to switch health plans. Which states are to benefit most from the special enrollment extension?

The pandemic caused economic uncertainty and insecurity which changed women’s plans of birthing children. Which states saw the largest birth decreases over the last five years.