A structured open dataset of government interventions in response to COVID-19.

ABSTRACT: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, governments have implemented a wide range of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs). Monitoring and documenting government strategies during the COVID-19 crisis is crucial to understand the progression of the epidemic. Following a content analysis strategy of existing public information sources, we developed a specific hierarchical coding scheme for NPIs. We generated a comprehensive structured dataset of government interventions and their respective timelines of implementation. To improve transparency and motivate collaborative validation process, information sources are shared via an open library. We also provide codes that enable users to visualise the dataset. Standardization and structure of the dataset facilitate inter-country comparison and the

SUBMITTER: Desvars-Larrive A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7452888 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature