An application by the Indian government to fight the coronavirus
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is affecting, to a greater or lesser extent, virtually all countries in the world, in some cases leading to the collapse of their health systems. Many governments have put in place mechanisms to try to contain it, and mobile technology is helping in this regard.
The self-diagnostic application of India's Government
Corona Kavach is the application that the government of this Asian country has developed. It provides users with the necessary means to carry out a self-diagnosis of their symptoms. With Corona Kavach, it is possible to register and enter any related signs of the disease you are experiencing and communicate it to the health authorities. They will provide useful information to plan the patient's treatment better and prevent him/her from moving around by spreading the virus.
Thanks to the fact that today practically everyone carries a smartphone in their pocket, mobile technology has been a decisive aid in the detection and control of individuals infected with the coronavirus. That makes the difference compared to previous global pandemics.
Requirements and additional information:
- Minimum operating system requirements: Android 5.0.
- The installation of the app by means of the APK file requires the activation of the "Unknown sources" option within Settings>Applications.
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