COVID-19 outbreaks are bringing the use of GIS technology to the forefront. Many field surveys, maps, data, , dashboards, and story maps have been deployed by multiple agencies to better understand the coronavirus impacts and to inform the public. As educators, students, and institutions migrate to online learning, these COVID-19 GIS resources are excellent for teaching and learning, and for student projects to help the local community.
This official Esri website for COVID-19 is dedicated to helping you monitor, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19. It allows you to request GIS help, access GIS resources, view global maps and dashboards, get insights, and learn best practices on responding to COVID-19.
5 Steps to COVID-19 response. Take this proactive approach to understanding the potential COVID-19 impact on your organization or community.
Step 1: Map the cases– Map confirmed and active cases, deaths, and recoveries to identify where COVID 19 infections exist and have occurred.
Step 2: Map the spread– Time-enabled maps can reveal how infections spread over time and where you may want to target interventions.
Step 3: Map vulnerable populations—COVID 19 disproportionally impacts certain demographics such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. Mapping social vulnerability, age, and other factors help you monitor at-risk groups and regions you serve.
Step 4: Map your capacity to respond—Map facilities, employees or citizens, medical resources, equipment, goods, and services to understand and respond to current and potential impacts of COVID 19.
Step 5: Communicate with maps—Use interactive Web maps, dashboard apps, and StoryMaps to help rapidly communicate your situation.
More on How your GIS department can respond to COVID-19.
These GIS resources on COVID-19 can give some ideas for student projects or as teaching materials.
Exploration
COVID-19: The First Global Pandemic of the Information Age – Story map with trends updated daily - NEW!
Finding Data
Authoritative Maps and Data - Explore authoritative geospatial data sourced from the global GIS community and our trusted partners, including COVID-19 Provider Practice Locations from NPI.
Building ArcGIS Hub Sites, Infographics and Solution Templates
Best Practices
Two Dashboards One Intelligent URL - Create a dashboard that working well in desktop and mobile device
Learning Resources
Community
A workflow on creating a time-series web app of the COVID-19 outbreak - Shared by Benjamin Mittler (USF)
Developer
If you need any further assistance, contact the Higher Education Outreach Team at highered@esri.com or the K12 Outreach Team at K12schools@esri.com.
Post examples of your students’ work on the Education GeoNet Space so others can learn and be inspired!
Together, through teaching, learning and research, we can help to turn this challenging situation into an opportunity, to adapt, excel and make impactful contributions to the community and the world.
Stay safe and well.
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