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With COVID-19 spreading worldwide, accurate data have become more important than ever. In this blog, I share some of my favorite sources:
The Economist Reported deaths often underestimate actual deaths. One way to get at the real numbers is to compare total deaths from all causes versus the typical death rate. This “mortality tracker” plots excess deaths which is a more reliable measure than reported deaths.
Johns Hopkins University This interactive dashboard by the Coronavirus Resource Center at the Bloomberg School of Public Health shows detailed data about the pandemic worldwide.
National Public Radio These interactive graphics by NPR focus on the pandemic in the US.
SAS Institute This interactive dashboard gives a different look at global COVID-19 data.
Avi Schiffmann This webpage may be the most impressive effort by an individual person, and shows that tabular data can be profoundly thought-provoking too.
These articles are also highly recommended:
The Risks–Know Them–Avoid Them This article explains in plain language how COVID-19 spreads and how to keep yourself safe. Share this with your family.
COVID-19 Superspreader Events in 28 Countries: Critical Patterns and Lessons This fascinating article compiles data about superspreader events (SSEs) and reveals a lot about how this virus is spread.
Temporary reduction in daily global CO2 emissions during the COVID-19 forced confinement Finally, something positive: an article about the reduction in CO2 emissions due to the pandemic.
Knowledge is power. Working together we can all stay healthy.
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