Oxford scientists develop a 5-minute COVID-19 test
The method is able to differentiate with high accuracy SARS-CoV-2 from negative clinical samples, as well as from other common respiratory pathogens.
CommonPass launches to enable safer travel and accelerate border reopenings
Trials will begin between 4 cities with Cathay Pacific and United Airlines, enabling travelers to start sharing certified COVID-19 tests across borders.
The official WHO Health Alert launches on WhatsApp
The free app answers questions from the public about Coronavirus and gives prompt, reliable and official information 24 hours a day, worldwide.
Blue Shield of California offers coronavirus digital triage tool to network health systems
The innovative system is customized by each hospital's emergency response plan and can be implemented on hospital websites in 48 hours.
New app aims to prevent exposure to Coronavirus in medical waiting rooms
Created by physicians, DocClocker enables patients to receive real-time wait time reporting to decrease sick patient exposure.
Telehealth benefits for medicare beneficiaries expanded during COVID-19 outbreak
Medicare-administered by the CMS will temporarily pay clinicians to provide telehealth services for beneficiaries residing across the entire country.
XRHealth launches VR telehealth support groups to help people in isolation due to coronavirus
This allows patients to gain support remotely from other patients and doctors associated with the XRHealth telehealth clinics.
Teladoc’s daily virtual medical visits up 50% due to coronavirus
Also, Blue Shield of California provides Teladoc's virtual care service for free to most of its members in response to COVID-19.
Health Gorilla launches electronic ordering for COVID-19 testing
Providers and developers can begin placing orders through API and web-based interface, expanding access to COVID-19 testing.
Big Tech firms help fight the coronavirus outbreak
The tech giants are providing their otherwise paid services for free to select users...