DC ranks "worst-run" US city during COVID-19 pandemic, study finds

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WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - A new study has ranked the nation's capital as the worst-run city in America during the coronanvirus pandemic.

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Conducted by Wallet Hub, the study focused on 150 of the biggest cities in the country.

Based on their research, Washington, D.C. came in at first place as the "worst-run" city, followed by San Francisco in second place and Gulfport in third.

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According to the study, the top three cities handling the pandemic the best were Nampa, Boise and Provo.

Wall Hub's findings were based on six key categories: health, economy, safety, financial stability, and infrastructure and pollution.