Covid-19

API

Free REST API for global COVID-19 spread, infection, and recovery data

Overview

The Covid-19 API provides RESTful endpoints for accessing real-time and historical COVID-19 data including global summaries, country-specific cases, deaths, recoveries, and time-series trends. Responses are JSON-formatted. Ideal for developers building pandemic tracking dashboards, public health research tools, or integrating COVID metrics into news/health platforms to keep users informed about the latest spread and recovery status.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://covid19api.com/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON-formatted responses
Global & country-specific data
Historical time-series
Real-time updates

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is the Covid-19 API free to use?

Yes, the API offers free access to core endpoints for both non-commercial and commercial use (review terms for restrictions).

? Does it require an API Key?

Basic endpoints (like global summary or country stats) are accessible without an API key; advanced features may need authentication.

? What is the response format?

All responses are in JSON format, ensuring easy parsing and integration into applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Health

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy to integrate
⊕ Comprehensive data sets
⊕ Regular updates
⊕ No auth for basic endpoints

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited for high usage
⊖ No official SLA
⊖ Data delays possible
⊖ Advanced endpoints may require key