Yahoo Finance November 27, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has in a way speeded up the pace of progress of Internet of Medical Things (IoMT). Before the pandemic, while many other sectors were fast grasping the concept of Internet of Things (IoT), the medical device sector took tiny steps and partially adopted the advancements and benefits of smart healthcare.
However, thanks to the year-long pandemic-led healthcare emergencies, automated and computer-assisted medical procedures are the need of the hour. The importance of IoMT has been particularly felt since the month of April when majority of the countries went for total or limited lockdowns, halting their non-essential and/or non-COVID-19 healthcare operations for an indefinite period.
Growing Importance of IoMT Amid the Pandemic