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Deploy ArcGIS Solutions
ArcGIS Solutions are free and supported configurations provided by Esri for defense, utilities, state government, local government, and other industries that enable typical workflows in specific industries, deliver innovation, and incorporate best practices that improve your organization’s workflows.
The ArcGIS Solutions that were created specifically in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have been retired and replaced with solutions that can be used for any health related crisis. Explore the newest of these here.
Immunization OutreachNew
Immunization Outreach can be used to inventory vaccine providers, communicate vaccination coverage, and promote available resources.
Coronavirus Business Continuity
Maintain business operations and share authoritative information with customers and stakeholders during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Hospitalization
and PPE Inventory
Hospitalization and PPE Inventory can be used to inventory hospital bed capacity and available personal protective equipment (PPE) such as ventilators, face masks, medical gowns, and gloves.
Community Contact Tracing Webinar
On Demand | 1 Hour
By taking the simple step of adding location data to the tracing process, public health analysts will be able to perform location analytics to illuminate the places where viral spread is happening outside of direct and prolonged contact between two individuals. In this webinar, you will learn how the ArcGIS platform can support the contact tracing workflow, from data collection and management to analytics and outcome evaluation.
ArcGIS Pro COVID-19 Modeling Toolbox Version 5
The COVID-19 Modeling toolbox provides CHIME Model v1.1.5 and COVID-19Surge (CDC) tools for ArcGIS Pro 2.3 and later to assist hospitals, cities and regions with intervention and resource planning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Version 5 of the toolbox updates the CHIME Model v1.1.5 tool. The COVID-19Surge (CDC) model is unchanged in this version.
CDC‘s Compendium of COVID-19 Cumulative Death Forecasts Updated Weekly
CDC is responding to a pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by a novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, that is spreading from person to person. Use this application to compare the predicted death rate results from a variety of models. Examine the methodology behind each model as well as the institutions that created them.
Best Practices and Learning Resources
The ArcGIS Community has created a vast amount of information related to COVID-19, including workflows for common tasks. From guided lessons to blogs written by GIS experts, you have plenty of resources at your fingertips to be successful with ArcGIS.
COVID-19 Learning Resources and Tools
A collection of learning resources and tools that can help you ramp up with skills, knowledge and best practices.
ArcGIS Solutions to help the return to the workplace
Understand the extent of the epidemic, as business and government leaders think about employees returning to work.
COVID-19: Introducing Community Contact Tracing
With today’s level of mobility, adding location to contact tracing can help cast a net to slow down the spread of COVID-19.
Emergency Event Privacy Guidance (HIPAA)
New whitepapers, tools, and minimum steps you should consider when posting COVID-19 geospatial resources on the web.
Facility Mapping Solutions for COVID-19 Recovery
The ArcGIS Indoors system from Esri can help answer geospatially focused questions for reopening the workplace.
COVID-19 made geospatial leaders ‘front page news’
For state government leaders charged with using GIS, the COVID-19 pandemic brought their work to the forefront.
GISCorps Projects and Volunteer Opportunities
GISCorps provides volunteer GIS professionals to public entities, nonprofit organizations, non-governmental organizations, and professional associations. If you would like to submit a memorial story or share your story of recovery, please visit the Lost Loved Ones Project. To view the nation’s most complete map of COVID-19 testing sites, view the project below. You can also register as a volunteer for future projects.
Health GIS Resources to Get Started
ArcGIS was designed to be used by anyone, and we've made accessing the tools even easier.
COVID-19 Planning and Response
Location information is critical to decision-making associated with large outbreaks.
Health and Human Services Grants
Esri grants provide GIS tools and training for low- and middle-income countries.
Public Health Preparedness
Public health staff use GIS toolsets to visualize all types of data and information.
Six Domains of Preparedness
Apply GIS to the Six Domains of Preparedness, outlined by CDC in this StoryMap.
Join the Discussion on COVID-19 Technical Questions
This is the place where Esri staff, partners, users, and others in the GIS community are connecting, collaborating, and sharing best practices to respond to COVID-19.
Ask questions or offer your expertise.