Company
Date Published
Author
Javier Pérez Trufero
Word count
1004
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

The World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 pandemic a worldwide pandemic over two months ago, leading governments to implement unprecedented measures to control its spread. While these measures have been effective in reducing the virus's reproduction ratio, they have also caused significant economic and social collateral damage. As governments begin to lift lockdowns and transition into a new normal, location intelligence will play a critical role in helping businesses and administrations make informed decisions about adapting to the new status quo and optimizing resources for recovery. New public datasets are now available in the Data Observatory, including those on infection rates, risk factors, social media sentiment, human mobility, and economic indicators. These datasets can be used to analyze the socio-demographic and socio-economic impact of the pandemic, track changes in behavior and epidemiological indicators, and inform policy decisions at local and national levels.