During this pandemic period, a study is launched to find out whether apple watch, iPhone can be used to detect Covid-19.
Pooja N Raj
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Apple has partnered with researchers of University of Washington to study whether apple watch, iPhone can be used to detect covid. This is based on the company's series of health partnerships.
According to Apple insider, company is working with University and Seattle flu study. The study is focused on the Seattle area and is expected to take about six months. It is done by the participants periodically answering survey questions from Apple research iPhone app. The participants should also wear apple watch throughout the study time. The Seattle Flu has already started recruiting people for study, website revealed.
We are looking for people who live in the greater Seattle area and may have higher than normal risk of respiratory illness because of frequent exposure to other people through work or other activities, health conditions, or other factors.- Website detailed
In order to be eligible for the study, the participant should be a resident of Seattle area, have 22 years or older age and able to participate for up to 6 months.
Goal of the study is to see if the information collected by the Apple Watch and iPhone can detect early signs of respiratory illnesses like Covid-19.If you are eligible and decide to participate, you will be provided an Apple Watch to wear. The watch will collect information about your health and activity.You will also be asked to answer simple survey questions in the Apple Research app on your iPhone about respiratory symptoms and lifestyle on a weekly and monthly basis.- Seattle flu recruitment page