New York State COVID-19 Testing Data by Zip Code

March 2020 to September 2023 data on COVID-19 testing across New York State, aggregated by zip code. It includes counts of positive cases and total tests performed, published weekly by health.data.ny.gov. The dataset was archived and ceased updates on September 1, 2023.

Use Cases

• Analyze the correlation between Zip Code and Positive Cases to identify geographic hotspots of infection.
• Calculate weekly test percent positivity rates using Total Tests and Positive Cases columns for specific counties.
• Model temporal trends in COVID-19 spread by plotting Positive Cases against the Test Date field.
• Assess testing volume disparities across regions by comparing Total Tests per Zip Code over time.

Strengths

• Data spans over three years from March 1, 2020 to September 1, 2023.
• Provides geographic granularity with data reported by Zip Code and County Code.
• Includes a documented change in reporting methodology on November 14, 2020, enhancing transparency.

Limitations

• Data is no longer updated as of September 2023, limiting analysis of recent trends.
• Changes in federal reporting requirements after April 4, 2022 may affect the completeness of Total Tests counts.
• A specific data collection anomaly on November 14, 2020 represents only 14 hours of tests.

Provenance

Source

health.data.ny.gov

Collection Method

Aggregated from laboratory reports of COVID-19 tests performed in New York State.

Time Range

March 1, 2020 to September 1, 2023

Freshness

Archived; was updated weekly until September 1, 2023.

Geography

New York State, United States