WHO renamed COVID-19 on February 11 in a bid to avoid inaccuracies or de-stigmatisation stemming from the name of the coronavirus.

 

Meanwhile, the respiratory virus has opened doors to technological applications that range from telemedicine to AI integration.

 

You might also like: Novel Coronavirus: New Name, New Cases

 

The Sheba Medical Centre, the largest hospital in Israel, launched a telemedicine programme in a bid to control virus spread.

 

The two-fold programme is being tested on suspected COVID-19 patient cases.

 

A Vici telemedicine solution designed by American virtual healthcare com pany Intouch Health, is being deployed. Medical staff control this robot outside a painter’s room, reducing the risk of infection spread. The robot checks patient’s vital signs.

 

The centre also plans to utilise telemedicine for monitoring of less-ill patients from the comfort of their own homes, again, reducing the possibility of virus spread. The set up will also serve as an alternative to short-supply isolation rooms.

 

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Image credit: iStock

 

«« First AI-Created Drug Trial


Drones Shame Coronavirus ‘Health Offenders’ »»



Latest Articles

Coronavirus. COVID-19 epidemic WHO. ISrael. Telemedicine Israel prepares for COVID-19