Daily Country-Level Coronavirus Tracker

Tracks the daily reported spread and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic across various nations worldwide. It serves as a static snapshot, facilitating detailed analysis of how the early stages of the pandemic affected different countries up until late June 2020. This data focuses on quantifying morbidity and mortality statistics related to the virus.

date: The specific day of reporting, featuring 180 unique observations. location: The name of the country. This field contains data for 211 unique countries. total_cases: The cumulative figure for all reported cases up to that particular date. new_cases: The number of newly reported cases registered on that specific day. total_deaths: The cumulative figure for all reported deaths up to that particular date. new_deaths: The number of newly reported deaths registered on that specific day.

The data is available in a standard CSV file format, titled covid-data.csv. The file size is approximately 821.65 kB. The collection contains roughly 26,400 individual records (rows) and 6 columns. Note that this specific collection is historical and is not expected to receive further updates.

This dataset is suitable for comparative analysis, especially when studying regional variations in pandemic progression. It is frequently utilized for creating dynamic data visualizations, such as bar chart races, to illustrate changes in total reported cases by country over time. Analysts can also use it for epidemiological modelling and assessing early governmental responses.

Time Range: The records span the duration up until 26 June 2020. Geographic Scope: The scope is global, providing daily statistics for over 210 individual countries (locations).

CC0: Public Domain

Academics and Researchers: For studying early pandemic trends, mortality rates, and epidemiological patterns globally. Data Visualisers: To construct engaging and informative timelines or comparative graphics showing country-by-country infection rates. Policy Analysts: To review the initial scale of the health crisis in different regions.

Original Data Source: Daily Country-Level Coronavirus Tracker