This repository contains the data for the states that provided their COVID-19 testing guidelines.
Our methodology on how we collected and categorized the data can be found at "How We Analyzed States’ Coronavirus Testing Plans"
The data can be found in the data folder.
The column names we use and their description:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
state |
Name of State |
document_link |
Link to complete document |
document_date |
Date of document |
group |
Group being tested |
additional_criteria |
Any additional requirement group has to meet to be tested |
fever |
Indicates if a fever is required |
symptoms_conditional |
Describes whether both fever and a respiratory illness are required or if it's at least one symptom |
lower_respiratory_illness_requirement |
Describes lower respiratory illness requirement |
negative_influenza |
Indicates if a negative influenza test is needed |
guidance |
Guidance on the type of test |
symptoms_notes |
Additional notes on symptoms |
criteria_notes |
Additional notes on criteria |
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