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COVIDNOW: Why We Need Open Data

Dr Lau Cher Han, Chief Data Scientist, LEAD | Aziff Azuddin, Independent Researcher and Data Analyst | Khairil Yusof, Co-Founder

10-Sep-21 18:00

COVIDNOW: Why We Need Open Data

We look at the newly-launched COVIDNOW website, and how it will help with pandemic efforts. First, we hear from a data scientist who's been independently tracking Covid-19 data, on what he thinks of the new site. Then, we discuss the importance of design when relaying complex information. Finally, we talk about the benefits of making this data accessible to everyone.

Image Source: Khairy Jamaluddin Facebook Page

Produced by: Adeline Choong, Loo Juosie, Alia Zefri

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Lee Chwi Lynn


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