Matt Hancock has today confirmed a new app for contact tracing to support measures to contain the spread of COVID-19. Should you get symptoms, then it could anonymously alert anyone you may have been in close contact with and then advise them to self-isolate. Hancock said “As we ramp up our […]
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Health app in China to control citizen movements after relaxing lockdown measures
Two of the most popular apps in China are hosting a new health survey app to control the movements of Chinese citizens, following cities relaxing lockdown measures this week. To travel, a user must complete the quick survey. The software issues them with a coloured health code, green, yellow, or […]
Could an app detect COVID-19 based on the sound of your voice? Researchers launch new machine learning programme
Researchers at Cambridge University have launched a new app to collect data and sounds of people with COVID-19 to then explore the potential to use machine learning and algorithms to detect the condition. The aim of the research is to inform the diagnosis of COVID-19, by developing machine learning algorithms, based […]
ORCHA launches COVID-19 app library
ORCHA, the organisation that evaluates and advises on safe and proven health apps has launched a new app library to support the COVID-19 pandemic. The resource means healthcare professionals and the general public can find proven, updated and regularly reviewed apps that are safe to use. Some of the apps […]
Oxford University publishes guidance on bluetooth contact tracing app
At Oxford University, a team of medical researchers and bioethicists have published results in Science that furthers understanding of coronavirus transmission. The mobile app concept would use a low-energy version of Bluetooth to log a memory of all the app users with whom you have come into close proximity over the last […]
Department of Health Northern Ireland launches COVID-19 app
The Department of Health Northern Ireland has launched a new Covid-19 NI information app with the support of Civica, in partnership with Big Motive. The app provides trusted, immediate advice and links to information and includes guidance on the symptoms of the coronavirus infection and supports individuals to identify whether they might […]
NHS Wales to implement IBM Watson COVID-19 virtual assistant
NHS Wales and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is to implement IBM’s virtual assistant to support COVID-19 questions from healthcare workers and the public. CERi, an English and Welsh speaking virtual assistant from IBM, will soon go live to provide information to common COVID-19 questions, and is being provided […]
NHS Apps library sees jump in visits and mental health research survey launched
The NHS Apps Library, containing over 70 approved health apps, has seen unique visits to the website jump from 22,000 per week to 52,000 per week in March.Mental health apps in the month were the most searched for category, with an average of 6 visits per minute. Clearly, government-imposed self-isolating […]
Babylon launches COVID-19 care assistant
Babylon Health has launched a new digital care assistant to support lower-risk patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The care assistant has been launched to support people with questions or concerns, and for those that are self-isolating as part of treatment. The company said it hopes the app supports lower-risk patients, […]
Text messaging service launched for people with symptoms of COVID-19
NHSX, NHS Digital and the NHS Business Services Authority have developed and launched a new messaging service to support those at home suffering with suspected Coronavirus symptoms. For those who access NHS 111 online and complete a short assessment will be sent daily SMS messages to check how people are […]
