The Riskiest Activities for Contracting Coronavirus, According to 500+ Epidemiologists

Coronavirus has drastically altered the way we live our lives, do our jobs, celebrate happy events, and mourn our losses. Just last summer, most of us would not have thought twice about going out for dinner and a movie, enjoying a shopping spree at the local mall, or kicking back a few drinks at the bar. Now, we need to be mindful of every person we see, every surface we touch, and how close we stand in line. Fortunately, coronavirus exposure can be reduced by wearing a mask, practicing social distancing, and frequently washing our hands. While we may miss freely enjoying activities such as going to the gym and having a BBQ with friends, it is important to be mindful of the level of risk involved. This visualization compiles data from 500+ epidemiologists and other health professionals to determine how risky activities are to help us make safe and responsible decisions:

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According to this visualization by informationisbeautiful, visiting a beloved Sunday brunch buffet after attending Church and shaking hands with fellow worshipers is a trifecta of high risk. From a design perspective, this simple visualization is highly effective in conveying valuable information.

In addition to the riskiest activities chart, Informationisbeautiful has provided an excellent collection of COVID-19 related visualizations such as this one that plots the potential trajectory of coronavirus infections around the world:

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Another beautiful but bleak interactive chart shows where coronavirus is rising and falling:

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Not only are these visualizations compelling from a color and layout perspective, they also provide essential, easily digestible data that can help us understand the state of the world and make healthy, conscientious choices.