COVID-19

Launching as an app this summer, the Mulk E-Hospital will reportedly offer a range of healthcare services by over 2,000 medical specialists from around the world.

Superdrug is partnering with My Online Therapy to increase awareness and accessibility of mental health services to support the UK through the coronavirus pandemic.

The system allows NHS staff to book tests via smartphone or computer.

Also, new King’s College and Mindwave Ventures app will allow people to track substance use and recovery. 

Mental health problems have been a rising issue globally over the past decade due to an ever more demanding society, in addition to the exponential increase in the use of social media, as reported by the American Psychological Association. Digital health connector, Aline Noizet, takes a closer look at some of the emerging tools available to those suffering with increased mental health challenges during COVID-19.

The European Open Science Cloud Secretariat initiative has approved €1,235,000 in emergency funding for 32 projects to specifically tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.

With the abrupt transition to telehealth, the paradigm of care has shifted from legacy thinking to digital innovation

Also: AbleTo announces new suite of CBT programs for payers; Blockchain system tracks individuals' COVID-19 status.

The two companies have partnered to provide the tool, which works by guiding travellers through an AI-powered assessment based on WHO guidelines.

The scanner, which can read up to six people’s temperature at once, could be used to protect workers from COVID-19.