Covid-19 Government Response

API

Free API for tracking global Covid-19 government response measures

Overview

The Covid-19 Government Response API offers RESTful endpoints to access detailed data on global government policies against the pandemic. Key endpoints include country-specific measures (lockdowns, mask mandates, travel restrictions), time-series trends of policy changes, and regional comparative stats. Responses are in JSON format. Use cases: Academic research on policy effectiveness, building public dashboards for pandemic updates, integrating into news platforms for policy reporting, and data analysis for health organizations.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://covidtracker.bsg.ox.ac.uk')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful Endpoints
JSON Data Format
Global Country Coverage
Time-series Historical Policy Data

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is the Covid-19 Government Response API free to use?

Yes, the API is publicly available for free for non-commercial, research, and educational purposes.

? Does it require an API Key?

Basic access to most endpoints does not require an API key; higher-volume requests might need prior authorization (check official docs for details).

? What is the response format?

The API returns data primarily in JSON format, compatible with most programming languages and applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Health

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free public access
⊕ Comprehensive policy dataset
⊕ Reliable Oxford University source
⊕ Supports trend analysis

Cons

⊖ Potential rate limits for high-volume use
⊖ Updates may have minor delays
⊖ No formal SLA
⊖ Limited to Covid-19 measures only