Pandemic Data Outlook
Better Data Needed To Defeat Misinformation
Johns Hopkins experts say scientists can reclaim public standing with better communication.
Building modern data management systems for local, state, federal, and global public health agencies is critical to preparing the nation and the world for the next major public health crisis. The Pandemic Data Initiative explores the lessons learned throughout the pandemic for how best to support government efforts to collect and deliver comprehensive real-time information to the public, policy makers, and the media.
Pandemic Data Outlook
Measuring community resilience will be an important metric as the nation emerges from the pandemic and prepares for the next crisis. Johns Hopkins COPEWELL helps quantify resilience to better inform local leaders.
Expert Insight
With fewer people seeking COVID-19 testing, the utility of test and case data is decreasing. Moving forward, we need to develop a clear plan for ongoing disease surveillance that will provide the necessary data for effective public health preparedness.
Pandemic Data Outlook
While all nations have struggled to combat the spread of COVID-19, those with universal healthcare systems held an advantage over the United States. Universal systems allow data to be standardized, centralized, and complete for every patient, which improves care and can better inform public health strategies.