Fierce Healthcare November 20, 2020
As the COVID-19 virus continues to rage, the announcement of potentially safe and effective vaccines from companies like Moderna and Pfizer brings some hope.
A key challenge will be how to distribute the vaccine effectively, and geographic information system (GIS) mapping software and location intelligence will play a key role in this effort, experts say.
Location intelligence involves analyzing geospatial data to inform predictions and decision-making.
Carlton County, Minnesota, has been preparing for COVID-19 vaccine distribution by testing location intelligence technology during this fall’s flu vaccine rollout. The county, which has a population of 35,000 and is located in the northeast corner of Minnesota, held a drive-thru flu vaccine clinic from Sept. 24-26 during which it vaccinated about 700 people....
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