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Dec 30, 2022 · Big Data

Predicting COVID‑19 Peaks Using Excess Fever Search Index: Analysis of Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan and Chinese Cities

This article analyzes Google and Baidu fever‑related search indices for Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan and several Chinese cities, defines an "excess fever search index cumulative area" metric, and demonstrates how its growth can estimate epidemic peak and end dates, offering a data‑driven tool for public‑health forecasting.