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According to the university, expert analyses has revealed “a troubling truth” about the data: “In the absence of standards and uniform methods, the states used an uneven patchwork of policies and disjointed reporting that hampered efforts to slow COVID-19’s spread; sowed confusion for policymakers and the public; and hindered the ability to target resources to the most vulnerable and measure the effectiveness of public health interventions and vaccinations,” Johns Hopkins said in a release. The Coronavirus Resource Center will be investigating both state and national data discrepanc...

Lack of uniform reporting of COVID cases, deaths and vaccinations has hampered the pandemic response, so Johns Hopkins researchers say they will examine at the effects and how to improve data collection.

The Johns Hopkins University's Coronavirus Resource Center is launching the Pandemic Data Initiative as a new resource to spotlight systemic deficiencies in the collecting and reporting of pandemic data, to examine how those challenges hinder COVID-19 responses, and to explore possible solutions to improve public data. Since the pandemic's start, Johns Hopkins University experts at the Coronavirus Resource Center had a behind-the-scenes view on how state, federal, and global agencies collected and reported COVID-19 data. Their analyses revealed a troubling truth: In the absence of standards a...

How Johns Hopkins' coronavirus dashboard came to be At South by Southwest, the team behind the global map shares the process, challenges and potential for the technology. March 16, 2021 12:04 p.m. PT The Johns Hopkins coronavirus dashboard has been a valuable resource for public health officials and news outlets.  Screenshot by Abrar Al-Heeti/CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. As COVID-19 became a growing concern around the world early last year, Lauren Ga...

Press release content from Business Wire. The AP news staff was not involved in its creation. Esri Federal GIS Conference Showcases How GIS Interconnects National Government February 18, 2021 GMT REDLANDS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 18, 2021-- Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, is hosting the 24th annual Esri Federal GIS Conference, which will be presented virtually this year, February 22-24. The gathering is an opportunity for federal government GIS professionals to discuss best practices, participate in professional development workshops, and connect with subject matter exp...