Itohan-Mercy/3MTT-projects

This repository documents the capstone project carried by me as a Data Science Fellow at 3MTT Nigeria. # 3MTT-projects This repository documents my capstone project as a Data Science Fellow at 3MTT Nigeria. This repository contains: 1. COVID-19 Global Spread Analysis EDA and ML Model 2. Covid 19 Global Spread Analysis Report 3. Covid 19 Analysis: Findings and Public Health Insights (Powerpoint Presentation) This comprehensive analysis examines the global spread of COVID-19 during the first seven months of the pandemic (January - July 2020), providing critical insights into the virus's transmission, impact, and implications for global health response. # Key Findings ### Pandemic Overview - **Total Countries Affected**: 187 - **Pandemic Duration**: 7 months (January – July 2020) - **Global Statistics**: - Recovery Rate: 29% - Active Cases: 19% - Death Rate: 2% ### Regional Impact - **Most Impacted Region**: Americas (54% of confirmed cases) - **Most Affected Country**: United States of America ### Geographical Spread - Europe was the most extensively affected region, with 56 countries reporting cases - Factors contributing to spread: - High population density - Extensive international travel - Advanced testing capabilities ### Transmission Analysis - Transmission rate showed significant fluctuations - Progressive decline in transmission rate observed from March 19th - Strong correlation between estimated total infections and confirmed cases ## Predictive Modeling Two models were developed to analyze virus spread: 1. *Linear Regression Model* 2. *Random Forest Regression Model* About the Report - *Author*: Mercy E. Festus - *Position*: 3MTT Cohort 2 Data Science Fellow, Kaduna State - *Data Source*: Kaggle.com - *Time Period*: January 22nd, 2020 – July 27th, 2020