NHSX, the tech arm of the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is on track to developing an application which records the spread of the Novel Coronavirus. The App, the development of which was requested by Prime Minister Boris Johnson himself, is said to be able to display the real time whereabouts of people who have been recently infected by the Coronavirus.
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NHSX – Tracking the Spread of Covid 19
The app warns people of newly infected individuals within the surrounding area. It also allows people to give feedback as to their own symptoms. Indeed, if an individual is showing signs of the coronavirus, then they can input their personal experience via the app. Through this, they can alert authorities and give further insight into the evolving nature of the virus.
The collected information will be essential in tracking the rise, and hopefully fall, of the coronavirus, and will prove helpful in alerting others about new cases within their immediate location.
NHS Digital – Designing an Algorithm to Minimize Risk
In a similar project, a sophisticated algorithm by NHS Digital, is in the process of development. This algorithm will identify and categorize citizens who are the most at risk. Through the collection and analysis of patient data, the algorithm will take into account individual factors such as age, clinical and prescription history, in identifying those who are more susceptible to developing further complications if infected.
Essentially, the two separate digital solutions being worked on together form a crucial step in the right direction in combating Covid-19: one, in tracking the spread of the virus, and the other, in categorizing those who are particularly vulnerable to it.
Digital Solutions & Market Forces
The NHS has incentivized funding for innovations in response to the pandemic, to the tune of £500,000. Such innovations aim to assist those in self-isolation, specifically those with mental health issues.
TechForce19, as the program is called, is directing its cause towards the creation of digital services. The plan covers remote social care, recruiting tools, resource and workforce assessment and volunteer training. The incentives are clear; £25,000 for the participating enterprises that succeed. The set goal of the program is to deploy the aforementioned services within the upcoming weeks.
Until then, UK’s Health and Social Care Secretary, Matt Hancock made it clear: ‘staying at home and avoiding contact’ will be the central strategy in minimizing the pandemic, at this current time.
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