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Researchers from the University of Washington and Stanford University released a report that wearable technology can help detect COVID-19 symptoms. Now Apple wants to push through with that study.
Researchers launch study on whether Apple Watch, iPhones can detect illnesses like COVID-19 By Catherine Park Here are the symptoms of COVID-19 Some of the most common symptoms are fever, a dry cough, shortness of breath and fatigue. But as the virus continues its rapid spread, additional symptoms are being identified. SEATTLE - Apple is teaming up with researchers at the Seattle Flu Study and the University of Washington to test if everyday devices, such as an Apple Watch or an iPhone, can be used to predict illnesses like COVID-19. The Seattle Flu Study is an infectious disease surveillance...
Last year, as coronavirus took hold in the U.S., public health officials also warned people about the flu, which kills tens of thousands of people every year in the U.S. The concern was that coronavirus and the flu could spread through the population at the same time, and potentially overload healthcare systems. But a flu season never emerged over the past year. Dr. Helen Chu, directs the Seattle Flu Study, explained why while talking with KUOW's Kim Malcolm. Last flu season, 114 people died from influenza in Washington state. This year, that number is zero. Dr. Helen Chu: We have seen almo...
Health officials worried that the United States would be simultaneously fighting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and flu season, but that has not been the case, according to experts.
A new study by Mount Sinai researchers has found that an Apple Watch can effectively predict a positive COVID-19 diagnosis up to a week before...