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COVID-19 and Historical Epidemics Data
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This resource provides comparative data on major viral epidemics affecting South Korea, focusing on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak alongside historical records for SARS (2003) and MERS (2015). The collection allows users to analyze the differing trajectories of these public health crises. It includes contextual population data for both South Korea and China, crucial for understanding and comparing the spread and impact of these diseases over time. The information tracks the rapid increase in confirmed cases in South Korea following the initial emergence of the Novel Coronavirus in Wuhan, China.
Columns
The dataset contains multiple files, including data for the 2003 SARS outbreak in China, which features five columns. Key data fields include:
- date: Records the day of observation, formatted as YYYY-MM-DD.
- country: Specifies the location of the data collection (e.g., China).
- confirmed: Represents the accumulated number of confirmed patients as of that date.
- deaths: Represents the accumulated number of fatalities.
- recovered: Represents the accumulated number of patients who have recovered.
Distribution
The data is structured across several CSV files, such as
corona_rok.csv, mers_rok.csv, and files comparing population and historical SARS cases in Korea and China. The data intends to be updated weekly. Specific files, such as the 2003 SARS China record, contain 96 records, showing a high level of data validity.Usage
Ideal for studying comparative epidemiology and public health response across different viral outbreaks (COVID-19, MERS, SARS). Researchers can perform detailed time-series analysis of infection rates, mortality rates, and recovery statistics. The inclusion of population data from 1960 to 2020 makes it particularly useful for normalising infection statistics across South Korea and China.
Coverage
Geographic coverage focuses on South Korea (대한민국) and China. The data spans crucial epidemic periods: SARS in 2003, MERS in 2015, and the COVID-19 period starting in 2019. The provided historical population data ranges from 1960 to 2020, offering a wide temporal scope for demographic context. The detailed SARS data runs specifically from March 18, 2003, to July 11, 2003.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Epidemiologists: For modelling disease spread and fatality rates.
- Public Health Authorities: For historical comparison of outbreak management strategies.
- Data Scientists: For time-series forecasting, data visualisation, and statistical correlation studies.
- Academics: For research into the socio-economic impacts of pandemics.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- South Korea Epidemic Comparison Data
- Viral Outbreaks: ROK vs China
- COVID-19 and Historical Epidemics Data
- SARS MERS COVID-19 ROK Study
Attributes
Original Data Source: COVID-19 and Historical Epidemics Data
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