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COVID-19 Data

The COVID-19 Data API offers developers free access to real-time and historical data about the COVID-19 pandemic, making it suitable for health analytics dashboards and applications.

Developed by Disease.sh

Live API
99.90%Uptime
150msLatency
2.5kStars
No AuthAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v3Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Retrieves COVID-19 statistics by country

Full Endpoint URL
https://disease.sh/countries
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://disease.sh/countries'
Request Payload
{
  "country": "USA",
  "yesterday": "true"
}
Expected Response
{
  "cases": 102000000,
  "active": 1880000,
  "deaths": 1120000,
  "country": "USA",
  "recovered": 99000000
}
Version:v3
Real-World Applications
  • Creating real-time health dashboards to track COVID-19 statisticsOptimized Capability
  • Developing research applications for analyzing pandemic data trendsOptimized Capability
  • Building educational tools focused on public health awarenessOptimized Capability
  • Integrating vaccination statistics into mobile health applicationsOptimized Capability
  • Monitoring geographical mobility trends related to health crisesOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ No authentication or API key required, enabling instant access
  • ✓ Extensive global coverage with real-time and historical data
  • ✓ No rate-limiting allowing high-frequency data calls
  • ✓ Easy-to-use RESTful API with JSON responses for seamless integration
Limitations
  • ✗ No official SDKs available, requiring custom implementation
  • ✗ Documentation can be improved with more examples and tutorials
  • ✗ Limited support for non-COVID pandemics beyond influenza
  • ✗ Dependent on external data sources which may have delays or inconsistencies

FAQs

API Specifications

v3
Pricing Model
Free
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
7 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Time to Hello World

Less than 15 minutes

Rate Limit

No known rate limits

Free Tier Usage

API is entirely free to use with no signup or credit card required

Use Case: Best For

Developers and organizations building COVID-19 tracking and health analytics apps

Not Recommended For

Enterprise-grade applications requiring SLAs or guaranteed support

Resources

Documentation Official Website Postman Collection
#statistics#health

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