COVID-19 Global Health Data Set release notes
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Summary of COVID-19 Global Health Data Set release notes
The COVID-19 Global Health Data Set application provides comprehensive, daily-updated COVID-19 data sourced from four public data sources. It features a geolocation map component integrated into the Safe Workplace Dashboard and can be extended within custom solutions on the ServiceNow AI Platform. This data set enables organizations to make informed decisions regarding employee health and safety during the pandemic.
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Version History Highlights
- Latest Updates: The June 2026 update (v1.20.5) addressed security and access control (ACL) fixes.
- Regular security fixes were applied in 2024 versions (v1.20.2 and v1.20.3).
- Localization support has expanded since early 2021, now covering 22 languages besides English, improving usability globally.
- New features over time include vaccination status data feeds, case and death metrics per 100,000 population, and improved synchronization reliability.
- Bug fixes have consistently improved data feed accuracy and system stability.
- Compatibility with ServiceNow Paris release and later versions is confirmed.
Practical Considerations for ServiceNow Customers
- Customers can install the entire Safe Workplace suite for automated deployment of all related applications.
- Organizations are responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations when using this application; ServiceNow does not provide legal advice or compliance guarantees.
- Government agencies must verify internal approval for use and remain responsible for compliance and any configuration costs.
- The application’s templates and language should be adapted to meet specific organizational or agency requirements.
Key Outcomes
- Access to reliable, up-to-date global COVID-19 data supports informed workplace health and safety decisions.
- Localization and continuous improvements enhance global usability and data accuracy.
- Integration with ServiceNow’s Safe Workplace Dashboard and AI Platform allows for customized reporting and analytics.
- Clear guidelines empower organizations and agencies to responsibly implement this solution within their compliance frameworks.
Version history for the Safe Workplace COVID-19 Global Health Data Set application on the ServiceNow Store.
Version history
- Version 1.20.5 - June 2026
- Fixed: Remediated non-Glide ACLs
- Version 1.20.3 - May 2024
- Security fixes.
- Version 1.20.2 - January 2024
- Security fixes.
- Version 1.20.1 - August 2022
- New: Quality improvement
- Version 1.19.0 - March 2022
- Fixed: Issue where the COVID-19 job sync trigger time was not randomized
- Version 1.18.0 - February 2022
- New: Localization for features from the January 27 release
- Version 1.17.0 - January 2022
- New: Localization for 22 languages other than English. Translations are available for features released up until the December 16, 2021 release.
- Version 1.16.0 - December 2021
- Changed: Updates to the translation engine
- Version 1.14.0 - July 2021
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- Changed: Updates to the translation engine
- Fixed: Data feed bug
- Version 1.13.0 - June 2021
- Fixed: Minor bug related to number of days
- Version 1.12.0 - April 2021
- New: Localization for features from the April 15 release
- Version 1.11.0 - April 2021
- New: Create data feed for Vaccination Status statistics
- Version 1.10.0 - March 2021
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- New: Localization for features from the February 18 release
- Fixed: Minor bug
- Version 1.9.0 - February 2021
- Fixed: The data feed is now delta-syncing correctly
- Version 1.8.0 - December 2020
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- New: Localization for features from the December 3 release
- Fixed: Minor bug fixes
- Version 1.7.0 - December 2020
- New: Ability to view case and death metrics per 100,000 people in a location
- Version 1.6.0 - November 2020
- New: Localization for features from the October 15 release
- Version 1.5.0 - October 2020
- Fixed:
- The data feed job now correctly syncs when the system date format is not in the default format
- Minor bug fixes
- Version 1.4.0 - September 2020
- Fixed: HTTP 401 error when calling central instance
- Version 1.3.0 - September 2020
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- New: COVID-19 locations are visible to users without roles
- Fixed: The COVID-19 Global Health Data Set data is now completely synced, even when the data server is busy
- Version 1.2.0 - August 2020
- Fixed: Corrected the issue where data sync misses records
- Version 1.1.0 - July 2020
- New:
- Localization for features from the July 9 release
- Compatible with ServiceNow instances on the Paris release
- Version 1.0.9 - July 2020
- New: Localization for features from the June 18 release
- Version 1.0.8 - June 2020
- New:
- Ability to determine if one or more underlying data sources weren't refreshed for a given day
- Localization for COVID-19 Global Health Data Set (v1.0.2)
- Version 1.0.2 - June 2020
- Inform key business decisions regarding employee health and safety by having access to comprehensive COVID-19 data. The data set is updated daily, and is sourced and aggregated from 4 publicly available data sources. The data set contains a geolocation map component that is used in the Safe Workplace Dashboard, and it can also be leveraged in your own solutions created on the ServiceNow AI Platform.
Notice regarding use by organizations
All decisions in connection with the implementation of this application are at the sole decision of the Organization utilizing this application. Organizations agree that use of the application is not a representation by ServiceNow regarding the application’s compliance with any law or regulation and any suggested language provided out of the box with the application does not constitute legal advice by ServiceNow.
Organizations remain solely responsible for complying with their legal obligations under applicable law, including (but not limited to) data protection and employment laws, and should modify any language within the templates provided to meet the Organizations' specific requirements.
Notice regarding use by government agencies
ServiceNow is offering this application to government agencies and their authorized users, not to government employees in their individual capacities. Use of the application does not modify any existing, or future entitlements or payment obligations for ServiceNow software or applications otherwise purchased by the government agency. ServiceNow shall not be responsible for any implementation or configuration costs associated with use of the application unless separately purchased. Government customers are solely responsible to confirm with the agency’s Ethics Office or its authorized representative that acceptance and usage of the application is permissible.
All decisions in connection with the implementation of this application are at the sole decision of the government agency utilizing this application. Agencies remain solely responsible for complying with their legal obligations under applicable laws and regulations, including (but not limited to) data protection and employment laws and regulations, and should modify any language within the templates provided to meet the agency’s specific requirements.