Epidemiologists are teaming up with data scientists to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus by tapping big data, machine learning and other digital tools. The raw data is then processed into compatible formats—increasingly by machine-learning software trained to recognize patterns and clean up diverse data sources—and fed into algorithmic models. This includes doubling the capacity of its isolated coronavirus units and isolated intensive care unit, Dr. Zimlichman said. As of Tuesday, there were more than 5,200 confirmed cases of coronavirus and 92 deaths in the U.S., and more than 190,000 cases world-wide. “For the few early days during which you don’t have symptoms, you have it and you’re spreading it.”His model estimates the total number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. at roughly 60,000 as of Friday.

Source: Wall Street Journal March 17, 2020 21:22 UTC