The COVID Tracking Project Part 1
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Tracking Epidemics: Lessons from H1N1 to COVID-19
This chapter explores the critical work of Georgetown University's Project Argus in monitoring infectious disease outbreaks, specifically focusing on the H1N1 pandemic and the subsequent COVID-19 crisis. It highlights the importance of early detection and accurate data in managing health threats, along with the challenges faced when funding cuts hinder public health initiatives. The narrative also details the grassroots efforts of the COVID Tracking Project to address the information void during the pandemic, underscoring the necessity of transparency and collaboration in public health responses.
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