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COVID-19 Global Statistics Snapshot May 2020
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Data details the global spread of COVID-19, sourced from Worldometers statistics. It provides a detailed snapshot of the pandemic, covering 213 countries and territories. This product was recorded specifically as of 22nd May 2020, and its core purpose is to enable users to analyse the initial trends of the virus and the extent of its worldwide spread.
Columns
The dataset contains 10 attributes, detailing various statistics for each country:
country: The name of the nation or territory (213 unique values).total_cases: The cumulative count of confirmed cases reported for that country.new_cases: The number of new confirmed cases recorded on 22nd May 2020. (Note: This column contains strings that resemble numerical values and may require data preparation before mathematical analysis.)total_deaths: The overall number of fatalities attributable to COVID-19 in that country.new_deaths: The count of new deaths recorded solely on 22nd May 2020.total_recovered: The overall number of individuals who have recovered from the illness.active_cases: The current count of cases that remain infectious within that country.active_critical: The subset of active cases where patients are listed in critical condition.total_tests: The cumulative number of diagnostic tests administered.population: The recorded population figure for the respective country.
Distribution
The data is distributed in a standard data file,
covid19.csv. The file size is small, recorded at 10.25 kB. It is structured with 10 columns and includes 213 records, with each row representing a unique geographic entity.Usage
This data product is highly suitable for statistical modelling and epidemiological analysis focusing on the initial phases of the global health event. It can be used effectively to compare infection rates, mortality rates, and testing levels across diverse world populations.
Coverage
Geographic: The coverage is global, detailing statistics for 213 individual countries and territories.
Time Range: The dataset provides a single, static snapshot of the pandemic's status recorded on 22 May 2020. Crucially, the figures for new cases and new deaths strictly pertain to that specific date.
Update Frequency: This archive is intended to capture a historical moment, with an expected update frequency of Never.
License
CC0: Public Domain.
Who Can Use It
The dataset is intended for use by public health analysts, data scientists involved in modelling viral dynamics, and researchers requiring granular, cross-country comparison statistics from the initial phases of the outbreak. It is also beneficial for academic use in teaching statistical analysis.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Coronavirus - Worldometers
- COVID-19 Global Statistics Snapshot May 2020
- Worldometers Pandemic Data Archive
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Original Data Source: COVID-19 Global Statistics Snapshot May 2020
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