Forecasting the course of an epidemic helps in fighting it. Most predictions are based on current infection numbers. But those can be hard to get. Search patterns and page views can act as substitutes.
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Forecasting the course of an epidemic helps in fighting it. Most predictions are based on current infection numbers. But those can be hard to get. Search patterns and page views can act as substitutes.
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