Coronavirus in the UK vs openFDA
If you need a Health API that's easy to integrate, go with Coronavirus in the UK.
Coronavirus in the UK
UK Government coronavirus data, including deaths and cases by region
Coronavirus in the UK
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
openFDA
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Coronavirus in the UK | openFDA |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
Coronavirus in the UK is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.