Sci Data October 2020 PMID 33033256

A cross-country database of COVID-19 testing.

Joe Hasell, Edouard Mathieu, Diana Beltekian, Bobbie Macdonald, Charlie Giattino, Esteban Ortiz-Ospina, Max Roser, Hannah Ritchie

Mentions

25
Peak: 9 in Oct 2020
across 4 sources since Oct 2020

Extended reach

107,413
potential audience

Total likes

28

Video views

282

Mentions per month

Oct 2020 – Jan 2023

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter17 posts
  • YouTube3 videos
  • News3 articles
  • Blogs2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Several discussions praise the publication’s role in providing comprehensive, accessible data, such as remarks about its importance for epidemiological analysis and graph interpretation. The tone varies from admiration to calling for better understanding among political leaders, showing that the publication influences both research and public awareness.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of the database and praise its publication, suggesting support and approval.

InterestHigh interest

Posts express high interest, especially with phrases like 'Very interesting!' and references to key figures and data relevance, indicating engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include mentions of graphs, data interpretation, and specific recognition of the authors’ work, reflecting thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Multiple posts highlight the significance of detailed COVID-19 testing data for understanding pandemic responses, suggesting a moderate but meaningful impact.

Abstract in brief

  • This database compiles official data on COVID-19 PCR testing for 94 countries, including daily testing numbers and metadata on data quality, helping to interpret testing efforts over time.
  • It is regularly updated using automated scraping and manual verification, with sources provided for transparency, making the data fully reproducible for researchers.
  • The goal is to support epidemiological studies and track how countries responded to COVID-19 by providing accessible, comparable testing data across different nations.]

Top posts

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Bernhard Ebbinghaus
@B_Ebbinghaus · X

@MaxCRoser @nature Congratulations to @MaxCRoser and your @OurWorldInData team for getting published in Nature/Scientific Data, a recognition of your impactful up-to-date data on #Covid19 demographics and testing. If only the US president would understand these graphs! https://t.co/SV3qAWSPbZ

Oct 11, 2020 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 1,827 followers View post →
Scientific Data
@ScientificData · X

Read 'A cross-country database of COVID-19 testing' - one of our most-read recent articles.

Jan 11, 2021 · 8 likes · 1 share · 24,655 followers View post →
Scientific Data
@ScientificData · X

Read 'A cross-country database of COVID-19 testing' - one of our most-read recent articles.

Mar 30, 2021 · 3 likes · 24,655 followers View post →
Scientific Data
@ScientificData · X

#COVID data concerning confirmed cases & deaths must be interpreted alongside accurate data on the extent of #virus testing in different countries. @JoeHasell et al present a cross-country database of COVID-19 testing. https://t.co/PMy2D5vgkY

Oct 8, 2020 · 3 likes · 24,655 followers View post →
Sven de Groot
@G11Sven · X

DNA diefstal > internationale databases. Wie gaf toestemming? https://t.co/zzr3t2bKLW

Jan 8, 2023 · 2 likes · 3 shares · 4,455 followers View post →
Helen Haskell
@hhask · X

A cross-country database of COVID-19 testing | Scientific Data https://t.co/QWzB14EraX @nature

Oct 9, 2020 · 5,576 followers View post →

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Lannie
@lannie1963 · X

RT @G11Sven: DNA diefstal > internationale databases. Wie gaf toestemming? https://t.co/zzr3t2bKLW

Jan 8, 2023 · 3 shares · 581 followers View post →
Roelfiena De Vreugd
@RoelfienaDe · X

RT @G11Sven: DNA diefstal > internationale databases. Wie gaf toestemming? https://t.co/zzr3t2bKLW

Jan 8, 2023 · 3 shares · 3,370 followers View post →
Hans Zuidinga #Levenskunstenaar
@hanszuidinga · X

RT @G11Sven: DNA diefstal > internationale databases. Wie gaf toestemming? https://t.co/zzr3t2bKLW

Jan 8, 2023 · 3 shares · 2,746 followers View post →
Sven de Groot
@G11Sven · X

DNA diefstal > internationale databases. Wie gaf toestemming? https://t.co/zzr3t2bKLW

Jan 8, 2023 · 2 likes · 3 shares · 4,455 followers View post →
Scientific Data
@ScientificData · X

Read 'A cross-country database of COVID-19 testing' - one of our most-read recent articles.

Mar 30, 2021 · 3 likes · 24,655 followers View post →
Roland Hauke
@roland_hauke · X

RT @ScientificData: Read 'A cross-country database of COVID-19 testing' - one of our most-read recent articles.

Jan 23, 2021 · 1 share · 128 followers View post →
Scientific Data
@ScientificData · X

Read 'A cross-country database of COVID-19 testing' - one of our most-read recent articles.

Jan 11, 2021 · 8 likes · 1 share · 24,655 followers View post →
YA
@Adarchism · X

https://t.co/nwCKq6eV57 A cross-country database of COVID-19 testing

Nov 1, 2020 · 309 followers View post →
Nino Portschy
@NinoPortschy · X

RT @NinoPortschy: @realDonaldTrump Here for you people out there, who can actually read graphs: Yes, the US tests the most, but relative t…

Oct 18, 2020 · 1 share · 2,016 followers View post →
Nino Portschy
@NinoPortschy · X

@realDonaldTrump Here for you people out there, who can actually read graphs: Yes, the US tests the most, but relative to the infected population, they are still standing pretty bad compared to NEU and NZ. Source: A cross-country database of Covid-19 testing, In: Science 10.08.2020. https://t.co/RMfi0VHAfM

Oct 18, 2020 · 1 share · 2,016 followers View post →
New Scientist Zone
@NewScientistZon · X

A cross-country database of COVID-19 testing https://t.co/j0gWHBhV6j

Oct 15, 2020 · 177 followers View post →
Andrés-Leonardo Martínez-Ortiz, PhD
@davilagrau · X

Very interesting! A cross-country database of COVID-19 testing https://t.co/N2Ld9UrifT #research #COVID19 https://t.co/MiH2AECg0p

Oct 11, 2020 · 3,723 followers View post →
Bernhard Ebbinghaus
@B_Ebbinghaus · X

RT @B_Ebbinghaus: @MaxCRoser @nature Congratulations to @MaxCRoser and your @OurWorldInData team for getting published in Nature/Scientifi…

Oct 11, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,827 followers View post →
Lukas Lehner
@LukasLehner_ · X

RT @B_Ebbinghaus: @MaxCRoser @nature Congratulations to @MaxCRoser and your @OurWorldInData team for getting published in Nature/Scientifi…

Oct 11, 2020 · 2 shares · 4,372 followers View post →
Bernhard Ebbinghaus
@B_Ebbinghaus · X

@MaxCRoser @nature Congratulations to @MaxCRoser and your @OurWorldInData team for getting published in Nature/Scientific Data, a recognition of your impactful up-to-date data on #Covid19 demographics and testing. If only the US president would understand these graphs! https://t.co/SV3qAWSPbZ

Oct 11, 2020 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 1,827 followers View post →
Helen Haskell
@hhask · X

A cross-country database of COVID-19 testing | Scientific Data https://t.co/QWzB14EraX @nature

Oct 9, 2020 · 5,576 followers View post →
Scientific Data
@ScientificData · X

#COVID data concerning confirmed cases & deaths must be interpreted alongside accurate data on the extent of #virus testing in different countries. @JoeHasell et al present a cross-country database of COVID-19 testing. https://t.co/PMy2D5vgkY

Oct 8, 2020 · 3 likes · 24,655 followers View post →