COVID-19

The aim of the electronic system is to ensure medicines are dispensed according to the correct procedures set by authorities, as well as to prevent counterfeit drugs.

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The CARE consortium will accelerate R&D by bringing together expertise from research institutions and pharmaceutical companies.

With the research gathered in its study, Fitbit hopes to create an algorithm that can detect diseases such as COVID-19 before symptoms start using physiological signs.

Companies are collaborating to extend the reach of Bluetooth exposure notification systems beyond smartphones.   

UK firms eConsult, Q doctor and Cognitant Group have integrated their services to create the new platform for primary care consultations.

Incheon International Airport has successfully trialed screening tech company Smith Detection’s Computed Tomography (CT) technology based carry-on baggage scanner, HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX at Terminal 2 Transfer Inspection Center, followed by a trial of the new Ultraviolet (UV) light tray disinfection kit.

The Abu Dhabi technology company is currently spearheading the world’s first Phase III trials of one vaccine, with volunteers from the UAE and Bahrain taking part.

Also, Livi and North Tyneside CCG partnership gives 220,000 people free access to digital consultations.

The software is based on Google and Apple’s privacy-centric system.