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Real-time, interactive website for US-county level Covid-19 event risk assessment
Aroon Chande1,2, Seolha Lee3, Mallory Harris4
1School of Biological Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Medrxiv : the Preprint Server for Health Sciences
|September 2, 2020
Summary
An interactive dashboard estimates the risk of encountering SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) at gatherings. This tool helps individuals and policymakers make informed decisions to control pandemic spread.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Infectious Disease Modeling
Background:
- Large indoor gatherings accelerate severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission.
- Accurate, real-time risk assessment is crucial for controlling pandemic spread.
Approach:
- Developed an interactive online dashboard for geo-localized SARS-CoV-2 risk information.
- Integrated county-level case data with serological survey ascertainment bias.
- Estimated real-time, per-capita infection rates for daily updates.
Key Points:
- Dashboard visualizes gathering-associated risk using county maps and state plots.
- Provides data-driven insights for individuals and policymakers.
- Aims to inform decisions on mask-wearing and gathering avoidance.
Conclusions:
- The dashboard offers a valuable tool for managing SARS-CoV-2 spread.
- Facilitates informed decision-making to mitigate transmission in various regions.
- Supports public health strategies for pandemic control.
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