New York COVID-19 Testing Metrics by Age Group

Over two years of COVID-19 testing data from New York State, beginning March 1, 2020. The dataset tracks weekly counts of positive cases and total tests stratified by age group, compiled by health.data.ny.gov. Data collection was archived and ceased updating on September 1, 2023.

Use Cases

• Analyze weekly trends in test positivity rate by Age Group using Positive Cases and Total Tests.
• Model age-specific infection risk over time using Test Date and Positive Cases.
• Compare testing volume and case counts across different Age Groups throughout the pandemic.
• Assess the impact of reporting policy changes on Total Tests counts after April 2022.

Strengths

• Data spans from March 1, 2020, providing over two years of pandemic coverage.
• Includes key metrics stratified by Age Group for demographic analysis.

Limitations

• Dataset is archived and no longer updated, missing data after September 1, 2023.
• Changes in federal reporting requirements after April 2022 may affect Total Tests counts and comparability over time.
• Unknown row count and sample size limit statistical reliability assessments.

Provenance

Source

health.data.ny.gov

Collection Method

Aggregated from entities conducting COVID-19 testing in New York State.

Time Range

March 1, 2020 to September 1, 2023.

Freshness

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Geography

New York State, USA.