COVID-19 Data Access
HDRN Canada is well placed to facilitate access to COVID-19 related data through its Data Access Support Hub (DASH)
- To date, DASH has supported five (5) COVID-19 related projects and research funding proposals by providing researchers with cost estimates and feasibility assessments.
- DASH has been facilitating multi-jurisdictional COVID-19 related research in a wide range of domains including emergency medicine, surgery, pediatric diabetes, neonatal care and virtual care.
To learn more and to request access to multi-jurisdictional data, please visit HDRN Canada's Data Access Support Hub (DASH).
Data Holdings
Click on each of the green check marks to view additional details about the dataset(s) available.
COVID-19 Related Dataset | BC | AB | SK | MB | ON | QC | NB | NS | PE | NL | YK | NT | NU |
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Field Level Information
- Provides a set of field areas selected by HDRN Canada to represent important fields that may be contained in data sets related to COVID-19, and indicates the availability of those field areas in each province/territory.
- The field areas are based on the collection areas suggested by the Public Health Agency of Canada.
- A definition for each field area is provided and the availability of the data in each jurisdiction is given by indicating the type of dataset that contains that field.
- Not all fields in each dataset are included or represented. Complete lists of specific fields may be available from each province/territory. Please consult DASH for accessing this information.
- For information on working with Indigenous data, click here.
- For information on the collection of race-based and Indigenous identity data, please see the Canadian Institute for Health Information. Click here.
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: Surveillance
: Lab Testing
: Vaccination
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Lab test result | ![]() |
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Travelled | ![]() |
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Vaccination date | - | - | ![]() |
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[1] Can be derived by linking the lab testing results to Consolidation File.
[2] Sites may not follow these definitions for Sex and Gender.
Lab Testing
British Columbia - COVID-19 Lab Testing Dataset Summary Information
Dataset | |
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Dataset Name | COVID Test Lab Data |
Site | Population Data BC |
Description | Provincial COVID-19 lab test results extracted from the Provincial Laboratory Information Solution (PLIS) |
Data Level | Individual |
Extent | 4.1 million records as of 04/07/2022 |
Collection Period (dd/mm/yyyy) | 01/01/2020 - onward |
Latest Update Provided to HDRN Canada (dd/mm/yyyy) | 10/08/2022 |
Alberta - COVID-19 Lab Testing Dataset Summary Information
Dataset | |
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Dataset Name | PROVLAB (Provincial Laboratory) |
Site | Alberta Health Services |
Description | Automated feeds from labs |
Data Level | Individual |
Extent | 7,092,937 records 2,572,559 individuals |
Collection Period (dd/mm/yyyy) | 14/02/2020 - current |
Latest Update Provided to HDRN Canada (dd/mm/yyyy) | 09/12/2022 |
Manitoba - COVID-19 Lab Testing Dataset Summary Information
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Dataset Name | COVID-19 Lab Testing and Results |
Site | Manitoba Centre for Health Policy |
Description | The COVID-19 Lab Testing and Results data contains information on test information and results, acquisition information and patient date of birth, postal code and group membership (e.g. health care worker, general public). These data are updated monthly. |
Data Level | Individual |
Extent | 1,593,217 records |
Collection Period (dd/mm/yyyy) | 01/31/2020 - 01/11/2022 |
Latest Update provided to HDRN Canada (dd/mm/yyyy) | 17/11/2022 |
Ontario - COVID-19 Lab Testing Dataset Summary Information
Dataset 1 | Dataset 2 | |
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Dataset Name | Ontario Laboratories Information System COVID-19 data (OLISC19) | COVID19 Integrated Testing Data (C19INTGR) |
Site | ICES | ICES |
Description |
This data holding contains provincial COVID-19 PCR test results pulled from the Ontario Laboratories Information System (OLIS). There are 6 files in this data library, including COVID19_OLIS_MDS (this is the original minimum dataset received by ICES from Ontario Health Digital Services, with the addition of ICES-generated variables to flag lab tests for COVID-19 and as well as other respiratory viruses), COVID19_OLIS_EPI (the recommended analytical dataset created by ICES which aggregates information from COVID19_OLIS_MDS by individual + testing date [i.e., testing episode], in order to represent the overall COVID-19 testing result status for each tested individual on each day), COVID19_OLIS_EPI_RAPID (rapid molecular test results), COVID19_SYMPTOMS (symptoms dataset derived from free text information found in OLIS COVID-19 data), HOSPITAL_EXTRACT (hospital extract data) and LAB_AND_SCC_EXTRACT (lab and specimen collection centre extract data). |
C19INTGR is a comprehensive dataset created by ICES of all available COVID-19 diagnostic laboratory results in Ontario. Earlier in the pandemic, not all labs contributed their lab results to the Ontario Laboratories Information System (OLIS), resulting in under-reporting of COVID-19 tests and positive COVID-19 cases. This dataset is derived from 3 data sources: 1. OLIS (COVID-19 testing episodes using standard PCR tests, from January 2020 to current); 2. Distributed testing data from laboratories (DL) within the COVID-19 Diagnostic Network (up to April 13, 2020; prior to a requirement to report all test results in OLIS, the results of tests performed by labs that were part of this network were compiled by PHO in a separate database); and 3. Public Health Case & Contact Management (CCM) Solution, formerly known as iPHIS (a client-level dataset for individuals who are confirmed positive for COVID-19 based on the provincial case definition, from January 2020 to current). |
Data Level | Individual | Individual |
Extent | 75 million records 7.5 million individuals |
23.7 million records 7.5 million individuals |
Collection Period (dd/mm/yyyy) | 01/01/2020 - 12/07/2022 | 01/01/2020 - 08/07/2022 |
Latest Update provided to HDRN Canada (dd/mm/yyyy) | 26/07/2022 | 26/07/2022 |
New Brunswick - COVID-19 Lab Testing Dataset Summary Information
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Dataset Name | COVID-19 Case Data |
Site | New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training |
Description | The COVID-19 Case Data data set contains testing results of individuals tested for COVID-19 in New Brunswick, and it includes results from both Vitalité and Horizon regional health authorities. The data set contains test results from the first reported COVID-19 test in New Brunswick until the latest available data update. The patients’ city, postal code, sex, and birth date are self-reported. The test results can be “Positive,” “Negative,” or an inconclusive result of “Equivocal.” |
Data Level | Individual |
Extent | N/A |
Collection Period (dd/mm/yyyy) | 2/1/2020 - 4/28/2021 |
Latest Update provided to HDRN Canada (dd/mm/yyyy) | 18/02/2022 |
Newfoundland and Labrador - COVID-19 Lab Testing Dataset Summary Information
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Dataset Name | Laboratory Data |
Site | Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information (NLCHI) |
Description | Laboratory data from our provincial health information system containing results of all COVID-19 tests (e.g., suspected cases, contacts, community screening, etc.). |
Data Level | Individual |
Extent | 185,486 records |
Latest Update provided to HDRN Canada (dd/mm/yyyy) | 18/10/2021 |
Vaccination
Manitoba - Vaccination Dataset Summary Information
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Dataset Name | COVID-19 Vaccinations - Weekly Data |
Site | Manitoba Centre for Health Policy |
Description |
Vaccination data includes three separate tables containing vaccination, appointment, and screening information. The purpose of the Vaccinations data is to provide a weekly update on the number and types of COVID-19 vaccinations that are provided in the province of Manitoba. The purpose of the Appointments data is to collect and record the COVID-19 vaccination appointments made in the on-line system, including changes/cancellations to appointments. The purpose of the Screening data is to collect and record screening data on the types of people being vaccinated and specific indicators that are under consideration. |
Data Level | Individual |
Extent | Vaccinations Data - 2,943,413 records Appointments Data - 2,655,737 records Screening Data - 2,079,711 records |
Collection Period (dd/mm/yyyy) | Vaccinations Data - 12/01/2020 - 13/11/2022 Appointments Data - 12/01/2020 - 13/11/2022 Screening Data - 12/01/2020 - 13/11/2022 |
Latest Update provided to HDRN Canada (dd/mm/yyyy) | 17/11/2022 |
Ontario - Vaccination Dataset Summary Information
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Dataset Name | Ontario COVID-19 Vaccine Data (COVAXON) |
Site | ICES |
Description |
COVaxON is the central provincial database developed as a point-of-care system to support: Scheduling, Client registration, COVID-19 vaccine administration and documentation, COVID-19 vaccine management, Reporting of COVID-19 vaccination in Ontario. The Ministry of Health (MOH) compiles and manages these data and Public Health Ontario (PHO) (as an agent of the MOH) provides ICES with a client-level dataset containing information on COVID-19 vaccination events, including: Date(s) of dose administration, Reason for administration, Vaccine product information, Location and responsible Public Health Unit for vaccination event, Client information (e.g., date of birth, demographics [age, sex], postal code of residence). PHO applied data cleaning logic to de-duplicate implausible vaccination events (e.g., >1 dose with the same administration date, doses within <14 days) and selected events that closely align with the recommended immunization schedule and minimal intervals. Each observation contains all COVID-19 doses for an individual. Second doses will be captured under the same observation if administered. |
Data Level | Individual |
Extent | 12.7 million records 12.1 million individuals |
Collection Period (dd/mm/yyyy) | 12/01/2020 - 21/07/2022 |
Latest Update Provided to HDRN Canada (dd/mm/yyyy) | 26/07/2022 |
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Dataset Name | COVID-19 Vaccination Data |
Site | Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information |
Description |
Data containing information on COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals receiving a dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Newfoundland and Labrador. |
Data Level | Individual |
Extent | 881783 |
Collection Period (dd/mm/yyyy) | Current as of November 11, 2021 |
Latest Update Provided to HDRN Canada (dd/mm/yyyy) | 11/11/2021 |
Surveillance
Alberta - COVID-19 Surveillance Dataset Summary Information
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Dataset Name | CDOM (Communicable Disease and Outbreak Management) |
Site | Alberta Health Services |
Description | Public health data for contract tracing and tracking COVID cases |
Data Level | Individual |
Extent | 523,104 records |
Collection Period (dd/mm/yyyy) | 02/01/2020 - 02/24/2022 |
Latest Update Provided to HDRN Canada (dd/mm/yyyy) | 24/02/2022 |
Manitoba - COVID-19 Surveillance Dataset Summary Information
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Dataset Name | COVID-19 Surveillance Data - Cases and Contacts |
Site | Manitoba Centre for Health Policy |
Description | Surveillance data includes two separate tables containing Case and Contact Investigation information. This includes infection and acquisition classifications, symptoms, risk factors, exposure, interventions and transmission assessments. The data only relates to lab confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases. The Surveillance data will be updated monthly. |
Data Level | Individual |
Extent | Cases Data - 151,795 records Contacts Data - 395,286 records |
Collection Period (dd/mm/yyyy) | 01/01/2020 - 31/10/2022 |
Latest Update Provided to HDRN Canada (dd/mm/yyyy) | 17/11/2022 |
Ontario - COVID-19 Surveillance Dataset Summary Information
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Dataset Name | Case and Contact Management System (CCM) |
Site | ICES |
Description |
The Case and Contact Management System (CCM) is a central data repository for COVID-19 case and contact management, and reporting in Ontario. The Health Protection and Promotion Act requires that each public health unit in Ontario collect information about people with diseases of public health significance (reportable diseases), including COVID-19, in their jurisdiction and report it to the Ministry of Health (MOH). This information is used for local, provincial and national surveillance. Between July and August 2020, CCM replaced the integrated Public Health Information System (iPHIS) for COVID-19 for most health units in the province. COVID-19 cases in iPHIS were migrated over to CCM with key reporting elements. iPHIS is used for collecting information on all other reportable diseases in Ontario. The numbers of cases of COVID-19 in CCM is an underestimate of the actual numbers since not all people with COVID-19 develop symptoms, seek medical treatment or testing, and therefore, the disease goes unreported. |
Data Level | Individual |
Extent | 1.3 million records 1.2 million individuals |
Collection Period (dd/mm/yyyy) | 01/01/2020 - 21/07/2022 |
Latest Update Provided to HDRN Canada (dd/mm/yyyy) | 26/07/2022 |
Newfoundland and Labrador - COVID-19 Surveillance Dataset Summary Information
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Dataset Name | COVID-19 Provincial Tracker |
Site | Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information |
Description | This system is used for surveillance of COVID-19 cases and contacts. |
Data Level | Individual |
Extent | 40,840 records |
Collection Period (dd/mm/yyyy) | 09/03/2020 - 22/04/2021 |
Latest Update Provided to HDRN Canada (dd/mm/yyyy) | 18/10/2021 |