Coronavirus Outbreak: Johns Hopkins University interactive map tracks Covid-19 globally as it unfolds

The map is maintained in near real-time throughout the day through a combination of manual and automated updating.

FP Staff|Mar 25, 2020, 09:27:19 IST

Civil and systems engineering professor Lauren Gardner at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland built the dashboard with her graduate student, Ensheng Dong "to provide researchers, public health authorities, and the general public with a user-friendly tool to track the outbreak as it unfolds".Maintained at the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at the Whiting School of Engineering, with technical support from ESRI and the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, all data "are made freely available through a GitHub repository, along with the feature layers of the dashboard, which are now included in the ESRI Living Atlas". According to the explainer on the interactive map, "All points shown on the map are based on geographic centroids, and are not representative of a specific address, building or any location."One has to click on each point on the map to obtain information associated with reported cases in each city and county.With the help of the data sourced from the World Health Organisation, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control, the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China, 1point3acres, Worldometers.info, BNO, state and national government health departments, local media reports, and the DXY, which is one of the world’s largest online communities for physicians, health care professionals, pharmacies and facilities, the map is maintained in near real-time throughout the day through a combination of manual and automated updating.The map was first made public on 22 January 2020.Click here Coronavirus Outbreak LIVE Updates

Stroke is rising among young adults. Doctor explains why it's happening and what you must do

Stroke is increasingly affecting adults in their 30s, 40s and 50s. Experts say unhealthy lifestyles, undiagnosed high blood pressure and delayed treatment are driving the rise in younger stroke cases

3 min read

Stroke in young adults, silent symptoms and late diagnosis: India's growing brain health challenge

Neurologists warn that stroke is increasingly affecting people in their 30s and 40s, while many brain disorders progress silently before symptoms appear. They say early diagnosis, timely referrals and healthier lifestyles are key to reducing India's growing neurological disease burden.

5 min read

Brain tumours aren't always fatal, but delayed diagnosis can be: Experts explain the key warning signs

Brain tumours are frequently mistaken for common headaches, stress or age-related cognitive changes. Doctors say recognising warning signs early and adopting a brain-healthy lifestyle can improve outcomes and reduce the risk of long-term neurological complications.

2 min read

Spices, health and the Indian plate: Why chilli can be good for you—but moderation is still key

From boosting metabolism to supporting heart health, chillies offer several surprising health benefits. But experts say the amount you eat matters, and too much spice can do more harm than good.

4 min read

Organ donation: 5 myths you need to stop believing, according to a transplant specialist

Organ donation has the power to transform and save lives, but this can happen only when myths are replaced with facts. Building awareness, having open conversations and understanding the process can help families make informed decisions.