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

October 2020 Sci Data

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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.

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

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

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

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

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YouTube

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Twitter

17 Posts

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282

Total Likes

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    @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
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    @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
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Abstract Synopsis

  • 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.]