I always rely on the visualization from Our World in Data’s COVID-19 Dashboard Our World in
https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/coronavirus-data-explorer?zoomToSelection=true&time=earliest..2021-12-31&facet=none&country=THA~USA~GBR&pickerSort=asc&pickerMetric=location&Metric=Confirmed+deaths&Interval=7-day+rolling+average&Relative+to+Population=true&Color+by+test+positivity=false
There are several reasons why I find this dashboard particularly useful:
1. Trusted Data Source: It leverages data from the WHO COVID-19 Dashboard, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
2. Comparative Analysis: It allows me to compare data from multiple countries, like Thailand, USA, and UK, which is fantastic for understanding global trends.
3. Multimodal Presentation: The ability to switch between maps and charts provides a well-rounded perspective on the data. Plus, the option to export the data for further analysis is a big plus.
4. Data Depth: The dashboard offers a variety of pre-summarized metrics like cumulative incidence and 7-day rolling average, making it easy to grasp trends without getting overwhelmed by raw numbers.
5. Topic Flexibility: It goes beyond just cases and deaths, allowing you to explore data on ICU admissions and other relevant topics.
6. Interactive Timeline: The timelapse feature is fantastic for visualizing changes over time and understanding the progression of the pandemic.
While the Our World in Data dashboard offers the great features, there are a few things to consider that might not be ideal for everyone:
1. Customization Complexity: While it offers a variety of options, creating very specific visualizations might require some exploration and understanding of the different settings.
2. Limited Drill-Down: Although it allows for country comparisons, it might not provide the most granular details within each country. For highly localized data needs, another resource might be necessary.
Overall, in my opinion, this dashboard provides a comprehensive and user-friendly platform for tracking the COVID-19 situation across the globe.