Emerging Technologies
The two tech giants' unprecedented partnership looks to engage as many users in disease-tracing and prevention efforts as possible while tearing down the data silos of their respective smartphone platforms.
Spearheaded by the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), the new wristbands are part of the government’s effort in quickly tracing new cases of COVID-19, as well as keeping track of active cases.
The new MIT COVID-19 Challenge: Beat the Pandemic is a series of hackathons and digital events focused on coming up with ways to address the virus.
The anonymized, aggregated GPS data is collected from mobile devices that have opted into location-tracking services.
Innovation
New @HomeVR modality makes accredited simulations available on standalone headsets.
Digital Health
Funds will be used to expand further and strengthen the startup’s medical network.
coronavirus
Customers can also act as a sponsor, purchasing tests for key workers and vulnerable people
The medtech company has obtained provisional authorization from Singapore’s HSA for its rapid test kit to be used in Singapore.
COVID-19
The platform enables healthcare professionals to conduct video appointments with remote patients.
The simple finger-prick test will be made available first to NHS staff.