Mayo Clinic proceedings
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Mayo Clinic proceedings · Nov 2020
Correlations Between COVID-19 Cases and Google Trends Data in the United States: A State-by-State Analysis.
To evaluate whether a digital surveillance model using Google Trends is feasible for obtaining accurate data on coronavirus disease 2019 and whether accurate predictions can be made regarding new cases. ⋯ This study documents the feasibility of syndromic surveillance of internet search terms to monitor new infectious diseases such as coronavirus disease 2019. This information could enable better preparation and planning of health care systems.