Coronavirus in the UK
APIOfficial UK Government API for coronavirus cases, deaths, and regional data
Overview
Official UK Government API providing comprehensive coronavirus data, including daily/new/cumulative cases, death statistics (by date/region), and breakdowns by nation (England, Scotland, Wales, NI) or local authority. Key endpoints like /api/v1/data support filtering by area type, area code, and metrics. Responses are JSON-formatted. Ideal for building COVID-19 dashboards, public health research tools, news visualizations, or integrating UK-specific pandemic trends into apps.
Example Integration (JavaScript)
fetch('https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/details/developers-guide')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(err => console.error(err)); Key Features
- RESTful API
- JSON support
- No authentication required
- Filterable queries (area, metric)
- Daily updated data
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is the Coronavirus in the UK API free to use?
Yes, the API is completely free and open to the public with no payment or subscription required.
? Does it require an API Key?
No, the API does not need authentication or an API key for access.
? What is the response format?
All responses are in JSON format, which is widely supported for application integration.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Open and free access
- ⊕ Reliable official government source
- ⊕ Comprehensive regional breakdowns
- ⊕ Easy-to-integrate endpoints
Cons
- ⊖ Rate limits apply (per docs)
- ⊖ UK-only data coverage
- ⊖ Batch updates (no real-time streaming)
- ⊖ Limited to pandemic-related metrics