– 28 million coronavirus tests administered in Guangzhou between May 26 and June 7
– Presence of the Delta virus strain has made transmission in latest outbreak of 119 cases more rapid, says deputy head of Guangzhou Science Technology Bureau
Digital contact tracing is becoming increasingly crucial in Japan, where the third wave of COVID-19 infections is overwhelming contact tracers at public health centers and testing their capacity to the limits. Some of these facilities are now marshaling their contact-tracing workforce toward a tiny pool of patients deemed particularly high risk, leaving the vast majority of cases at the mercy of a state-developed tracing app known as the Contact-Confirming Application (COCOA).
Les équipements automatisés jouent un rôle essentiel dans les efforts du gouvernement pour mener des campagnes de tests de masse dans le but de localiser les infections au COVID-19 pour isoler et traiter plus rapidement et plus précisément les patients. Cette tendance est illustrée par le laboratoire « Huoyan » (« Œil de Feu »), qui a été mis en service le 9 janvier dans un gymnase local à Shijiazhuang, capitale de la province du Hebei (nord de la Chine), un foyer récent du coronavirus.
– Peking University team say their patented sensing chip is as accurate as the standard PCR testing, based on initial study results
– They say the technology is ready for immediate use, but some think there could be challenges for mass production
– The technology, deployed as both a phone app and a physical device, is being used by nearly 80 per cent of the 5.7 million population
– Privacy concerns have been raised about such apps in various places, including Israel and South Korea.
While the disruptions to schooling have been a source of stress for parents, pupils and teachers, they can also prompt discussion on how to use technology to reform our education system to better serve the next generation
– Breathonix said its test achieved more than 90 per cent accuracy in a pilot clinical trial of 180 people and generates results in under a minute
– Countries worldwide are looking to develop alternative tests to the polymerase chain reaction nasal swab, which is invasive and in short supply
– The Covid-19 pandemic pushed more rural residents online, helping close the gap with urban areas
– Online entertainment such as live-streaming and short video services continue to grow, while ride-hailing and food delivery enterprises struggle
– Changes will mean higher costs but “it is the only way to go” in the long run, architect Alexander Wong says
– More such facilities are expected to resume operations as Hong Kong makes gains in controlling the pandemic
Le système d’assistance soutenu par l’intelligence artificielle pour analyser les images tomodensitométriques des patients atteints de COVID-19 ouvert au monde en ce début avril a profité à plus de 100 établissements médicaux étrangers. Le nombre total de visites aux heures de pointe a atteint plus de 2 000 par jour.
– The small machines weigh 10kg and are programmed to track anomalies such as gatherings and stream footage to the police
– They can pinpoint locations and zoom into areas that might not be visible to police officers on foot or in vehicles
As the COVID-19 pandemic forced lockdowns across the globe, there has been a dramatic increase in the use of digital technologies in various aspects of human life. Restrictions in mobility, closing of economic activities, social distancing norms, shutting down of education and health services, entertainment and mass gatherings have all led to people moving to digital platforms to stay connected with each other and engage in necessary economic and social activities. Contact tracing applications, e-permits, e-clinics, e-health bulletins, dashboards of data, cloud-based clinical data hosting, sharing and collaboration between public health researchers, awareness building apps and chatbots have come to play a significant role during this pandemic period. However, such a transition has not been smooth as many developing countries faced severe forms of digital inequality, especially in rural areas. Cities and young people have adopted to the digital world faster compared to those living in rural areas. ICT infrastructure is also a major constraint. For example in Myanmar over 50 per cent communities do not have access to ICTs. It is in this context, addressing challenges of e-governance, particularly in creating a digital interface between citizen and government.
– The pandemic has permanently changed how people in China are using technology in their everyday lives
– People have been reaching out for public services, such as health care and education, online
– Singapore, along with Taiwan, South Korea and China, was quick to embrace technology to map the coronavirus outbreak early on with contact tracing, robots and drones
– Singapore has also started handing out Bluetooth-enabled contact tracing devices, starting with elderly people who are vulnerable to infection and may not own smartphones
– There needs to be a complementary system for people who have poor digital skills or no internet access, say experts
– Uneven tech distribution echoes gaps in age, wealth and education and, if not rectified, may lock many out of Chinese public life
