The Potential Role of GIS in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
GIS can play a role in developing protocols for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
Analysis of Satellite Imagery and Search Data Suggests the Coronavirus Outbreak May Have Started Earlier in 2019
A study that analyzed traffic around hospitals using satellite imagery and Baidu search queries suggests that the coronavirus outbreak may have started earlier in China than in December of 2019.
Using Mobile Phone Data to Limit the Spread of COVID-19
Mobile phone data could be used to limit the spread of the virus while medical experts can also use it to project next steps in fighting a pandemic.
This Map is Tracking the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Near-Realtime
An interactive GIS dashboard developed by Johns Hopkins University is mapping COVID-19 cases with near real-time tracking.
Covid-19 Map for the United States from Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University has launched a new GIS dashboard that maps confirmed COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases within the United States.
United Nations Launches COVID-19 Data Hub
The United Nations recently launched a COVID-19 data hub to serve as a federated source of GIS COVID-19 related datasets.
Using Location Data to Map People’s Movements, Social Distancing Efforts, and the Spread of COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, mobility data is being used to track and map out social distancing compliance and track the spread of the coronavirus.
The Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Map Dashboard Receives a Billion Hits a Day
Nature has a behind-the-scenes profile of how the enormously popular coronavirus tracking map created by Johns Hopkins University was created.
Computer Vision in the Time of the Coronavirus Outbreak
Computer vision is emerging as a promising set of techniques such as enabling rapid detection of COVID-19 and the better monitoring of social distancing practices among people.
Mapping Changes in Air Pollution During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Satellite imagery also confirms many countries are seeing a strong downward trend in air pollution during the coronavirus outbreak.