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State-Level COVID-19 Metrics USA
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This dataset provides key statistics on COVID-19 cases and deaths across the United States and its territories. Coronaviruses are a significant cause of illness, spreading through the air and droplets, with symptoms like difficulty breathing, loss of smell, and high fever potentially appearing days after exposure. This data offers a snapshot of the virus's impact by state, facilitating analysis of its spread and severity.
Columns
- State/Territory: Identifies the specific US state or territory. This column contains 60 unique values, all valid.
- Total Cases: The aggregate number of reported COVID-19 cases. Values range up to 2.22 million, with a mean of 328,000.
- Confirmed Cases: The count of officially confirmed COVID-19 cases. Approximately 45% of entries in this column are null.
- Probable Cases: The count of cases considered probable but not officially confirmed. Roughly 45% of entries are null.
- Cases in Last 7 Days: The number of new COVID-19 cases reported over the most recent seven-day period. Values reach up to 254,000, with a mean of 21,100.
- Case Rate per 100000: The incidence of cases per 100,000 residents. The mean rate is 5,520, with a maximum of 12,100.
- Total Deaths: The aggregate number of reported COVID-19 deaths. Values can be as high as 27,100, with a mean of 5,690.
- Confirmed Deaths: The count of officially confirmed COVID-19 deaths. Around 45% of entries in this column are null.
- Probable Deaths: The count of deaths considered probable but not officially confirmed. About 45% of entries are null.
- Deaths in Last 7 Days: The number of new COVID-19 deaths reported over the most recent seven-day period. Values can reach 1,674, with a mean of 267.
- Death Rate per 100000: The mortality rate per 100,000 residents. The mean rate is 90, with a maximum of 299.
- State Region: Categorises the state or territory into its respective geographical region. There are 5 unique regions, with the 'South' being the most common, accounting for 28% of entries.
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a CSV file, specifically named
1-1-21 US covid19.csv, and has a size of 4.2 kB. It is structured with 12 distinct columns and contains 60 records, corresponding to the various US states and territories. The data is expected to be updated weekly.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Public health analysis: Tracking the spread and impact of coronavirus.
- Data visualisation: Creating dashboards and reports to illustrate trends.
- Epidemiological studies: Researching disease patterns and outcomes at a state level.
- Policy evaluation: Assessing the effectiveness of public health interventions.
Coverage
The dataset's geographic scope encompasses the United States and its various territories, providing data on a state-by-state basis. The filename suggests a starting time range of January 1, 2021, with an expectation of weekly updates. There is no specific demographic scope beyond the general population within the covered regions. It is important to note that columns such as 'Confirmed Cases', 'Probable Cases', 'Confirmed Deaths', and 'Probable Deaths' contain a notable percentage of null values.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Public Health Researchers: To conduct in-depth studies on pandemic dynamics.
- Data Analysts and Scientists: For building analytical models and visualisations.
- Journalists and Media Professionals: For accurate reporting on COVID-19 statistics.
- Government Agencies: To inform policy decisions and resource allocation.
- Students and Educators: As an accessible resource for learning about public health data, particularly beneficial for beginners.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- US State COVID-19 Cases and Deaths
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