Computerworld January 18, 2021
Jonny Evans

Research shows Apple Watch may provide early warning of COVID-19 infection for you and your staff.

The Apple Watch and other smart wearables may have an important part to play in the struggle against COVID-19 and should help businesses provide better healthcare protection to staff.

Wearables can predict infection

Two recent independent studies from Mount Sinai Health System and Stanford University show that Apple Watch and other sensor-packed fitness wearables from Garmin and Fitbit can signal the early sign of COVID-19 infection days before symptoms appear.

“This study really highlights where digital health is moving,” said Dr. Robert Hirten, who led the Mount Sinai study.

“It shows that we can use these technologies to better address evolving health needs,...

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Topics: Digital Health, Govt Agencies, Healthcare System, Patient / Consumer, Provider, Public Health / COVID, Technology, Wearables
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