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Date Published
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CARTO Contributors
Word count
478
Language
English
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None

Summary

The 2019-nCoV coronavirus outbreak is spreading rapidly across the world, with over 24,000 confirmed cases and 494 deaths as of February 5th. The virus has spread to dozens of countries, prompting a range of responses including lockdowns, border closures, and quarantine measures at major ports-of-entry. To understand transmission patterns and rates, spatial data visualization is critical, with maps highlighting the spread of the disease worldwide and by province in China. The outbreak has also led to an increase in COVID-19 data analytics efforts, with organizations such as CARTO providing grants and platform access to support public and private sector responses. These efforts aim to enable data-driven decision-making across various sectors, including healthcare, education, and government, to address the pandemic's impact.