COVID-19 CPI
COVID-19 CPI
COVID-19 CPI (pronunciation: /koʊvɪd naɪn'ti:n si:pi:'aɪ/), also known as Coronavirus Pandemic Index, is a statistical measure used to track the severity and spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The term is derived from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the term CPI, an acronym for Crisis Potential Index.
Etymology
The term COVID-19 is derived from COronaVIrus Disease 2019, the year the virus was first identified. The term CPI, in this context, stands for Crisis Potential Index, a term used in epidemiology to measure the potential severity of a health crisis.
Usage
The COVID-19 CPI is used by health organizations and governments worldwide to monitor the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic and to guide policy decisions. It takes into account various factors such as the number of confirmed cases, the rate of spread, and the capacity of healthcare systems to handle the crisis.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on COVID-19 CPI
- Wikipedia's article - COVID-19 CPI
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