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Mexico COVID-19 Case Tracking
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About
This dataset provides official daily updated information on COVID-19 cases in Mexico. Sourced directly from the Mexican Health Department, it offers crucial insights into confirmed and suspicious cases, as well as a more general overview of the pandemic's status in the country. Historic files dating back to 12 April 2020 are available for more detailed analysis. It is a vital resource for understanding the progression of the health crisis in Mexico.
Columns
- CLAVE_ENTIDAD: Represents the unique identifier for each state in Mexico, serving as a state ID. This column provides numerical labels for geographical entities.
- ENTIDAD_FEDERATIVA: Provides the full name of the Mexican state. There are 36 unique state names recorded, with Aguascalientes being a frequently listed example.
- ABREVIATURA: Denotes the two-letter abbreviation for each Mexican state. Similar to state names, there are 36 unique abbreviations, with AS (Aguascalientes) being a common example.
Distribution
The dataset is typically provided in a CSV file format, exemplified by ENTIDADES.csv, which is 732 B in size and contains 3 columns. While specific row or record counts are not detailed for the full dataset, updates are expected on a daily basis. Historic files are available from 12 April 2020.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for a variety of applications, including tracking the daily evolution of COVID-19 cases in Mexico, conducting public health research, epidemiological studies, and informing policy decisions. It can be used for data visualisation, trend analysis, and assessing the impact of the pandemic at a state level across Mexico.
Coverage
The dataset covers the entire geographic scope of Mexico, providing information for individual states. The time range extends from 12 April 2020 and is updated daily. It focuses on general COVID-19 statistics, including confirmed and suspicious cases. Please note that independent files specifically detailing suspicious and confirmed cases stopped being distributed by the government on 18 April 2020, though efforts are made to re-include them if they become available again.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is intended for a wide array of users, including public health researchers, government bodies, data analysts, academic institutions, journalists, and the general public. It can be used for public health monitoring, policy development, academic research on infectious diseases, and for informing public discourse about the pandemic in Mexico.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Mexico COVID-19 Daily Statistics
- Mexican Health Department COVID-19 Data
- Mexico COVID-19 Case Tracking
- Official Mexico COVID-19 Records
- Daily COVID-19 Data for Mexico
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Original Data Source: Mexico COVID-19 Case Tracking
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