[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":336},["ShallowReactive",2],{"slug-the-most-reliable-covid-19-online-resources-your-ultimate-guide":3},{"post":4,"relatedPosts":209,"relatedBooks":335},{"id":5,"date":6,"date_gmt":7,"guid":8,"modified":10,"modified_gmt":11,"slug":12,"status":13,"type":14,"link":15,"title":16,"content":18,"excerpt":21,"author":23,"featured_media":24,"comment_status":25,"ping_status":25,"sticky":26,"template":27,"format":28,"meta":29,"categories":30,"tags":35,"project_category":53,"contact_email_category":57,"yst_prominent_words":58,"class_list":79,"better_featured_image":110,"acf":144,"yoast_meta":153,"_links":156},30089,"2020-09-17T10:00:00","2020-09-17T08:00:00",{"rendered":9},"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F?post_id=30089&_wpnonce=3c7ffd97a7&status=auto-draft&type=post","2021-01-21T09:53:39","2021-01-21T08:53:39","the-most-reliable-covid-19-online-resources-your-ultimate-guide","publish","post","https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-most-reliable-covid-19-online-resources-your-ultimate-guide",{"rendered":17},"The Most Reliable COVID-19 Online Resources: Your Ultimate Guide",{"rendered":19,"protected":20},"\n\u003Cp>In the era of fake news, mask naysayers and, dare we say, \u003Cem>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.economist.com\u002F1843\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F08\u002Fdo-you-speak-corona-a-guide-to-covid-19-slang\" target=\"_blank\">covidiots\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fem>, relevant news often gets lost under the rubble of \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fdebunking-covid-19-theories\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">conspiracy theories\u003C\u002Fa> and what not. 2020 already \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F2020-jumanji-or-dystopia\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">feels like a lucid fever dream\u003C\u002Fa> as it is and we would be better off being well-informed by trustworthy sources of information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>However, even leading authorities are lagging behind in this respect. The WHO \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fposts\u002Fbertalanmesko_who-health-alert-service-adds-artificial-activity-6706506897249378304-xVYj\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">only recently stopped releasing\u003C\u002Fa> its daily PDF COVID reports in favour of an online dashboard. On the other hand, Johns Hopkins put one together in 3 days in January. It took the WHO 8 months since the first outbreak to have its own. The health authority also recently \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.who.int\u002Fnews-room\u002Ffeature-stories\u002Fdetail\u002Fwho-health-alert-service-adds-artificial-intelligence-features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">upgraded its Health Alert service\u003C\u002Fa> on Messenger with an A.I. to provide users with a better interactive experience, offer more accurate information, and allow the WHO to respond more quickly. The WHO is a bit later to the party as other similar chatbots have been coming out since March.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>It’s likely that their bureaucracy is standing in the way. That would explain how they can be so slow in providing these resources. But the WHO is all we have when it comes to global healthcare leadership, and it must not be outpaced by third parties, fake news and conspiracy theories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>At The Medical Futurist, we have been watching every resource and major medical organisation \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fhow-digital-health-technology-can-help-manage-the-coronavirus-outbreak\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">since the start of the pandemic\u003C\u002Fa> to find out which ones are reliable and useful while meeting medical and scientific standards. We have been covering the latest news from \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fdigital-health-apps-to-use-during-the-covid-19-quarantine\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">digital health apps to use during the quarantine\u003C\u002Fa> through exploring the \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fwill-there-be-a-second-wave-of-covid-19\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">threats of a second wave\u003C\u002Fa> to discussing \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fyour-data-privacy-during-a-pandemic\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">the privacy issues\u003C\u002Fa> that entail the increased use of digital tools to mitigate the virus’ spread. We even wrote a full e-book, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-medical-futurist-handbook-to-fight-against-the-covid-19-pandemic\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">available for free\u003C\u002Fa>, to help you fight the pandemic while being at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>To further help you in these uncertain times, we present our ultimate list of COVID-19-related resources we stand by. From statistics through vaccine development progress to the bigger picture, these are the resources you can trust, vouched by us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>General pandemic numbers\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F09\u002Fcovid-19-case-numbers-bar-chart.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30091\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F09\u002Fcovid-19-case-numbers-bar-chart.png 700w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F09\u002Fcovid-19-case-numbers-bar-chart-370x208.png 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Source: https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dw.com\u002F\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>One thing is sure with the pandemic: the number of positive cases keeps increasing by the day. However, even as the number of confirmed cases rises, another number is rising in parallel: that of recovered cases. But here again updates can take time or there might even be errors or fake news about the resurgence of the virus in a free platform just for hype.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Below are the numbers you can trust, from leading authorities:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>1. The most official: \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcovid19.who.int\u002Ftable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cstrong>the WHO’s COVID-19 Dashboard\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Taking the lead in global healthcare, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcovid19.who.int\u002Ftable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the WHO’s dashboard\u003C\u002Fa> offers the most official COVID-19 numbers on the internet. It allows you to explore the global data of each country from deaths to reported cases in an interactive fashion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>2. The most user-friendly: \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.worldometers.info\u002Fcoronavirus\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>Worldometer Live Coronavirus Update\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you want a no-frills approach to the numbers, then the \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.worldometers.info\u002Fcoronavirus\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Worldometer Live Coronavirus Update\u003C\u002Fa> is where you head. The first three numbers to greet you are straight to the point: positive cases, deaths, recovered cases. Details of individual countries and source links are easy to access by scrolling down the one-pager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>3. The earliest dashboard: \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcoronavirus.jhu.edu\u002Fmap.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cstrong>Johns Hopkins University’s COVID-19 Dashboard\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As we mentioned in the introduction, Johns Hopkins put together \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcoronavirus.jhu.edu\u002Fmap.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">an online COVID-19 dashboard\u003C\u002Fa> in 3 days back in January when the virus was “merely” an outbreak. The dashboard’s approach quickly picked up steam to set the standard of what to expect out of such a dashboard: interactive world map, detailed stats and transparency regarding sources. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>4. The most detailed (but U.S specific): \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcovidtracking.com\u002Fdata\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cstrong>The COVID Tracking Project\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A volunteer organization \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcovidtracking.com\u002Fdata\" target=\"_blank\">launched from \u003Cem>The Atlantic\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fa>, the COVID Tracking Project is an online resource that gives detailed information regarding the number of cases, PCR tests, antibody tests, hospitalisation and outcome of all 50 U.S. states, 5 territories, and the District of Columbia. These are updated on a daily basis so you can have the latest numbers. The catch is that the data is only available to those regions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Public health numbers\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>While the general pandemic numbers might be the go-to sources for quick info for most people, there are other numbers that could be of interest if you want some deeper insights. These relate to public health numbers, which can even be used by experts to help in better forecasting infection rates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>1. The lower the better: R numbers\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In general, the reproduction number, or R number, refers to how rapidly the virus spreads. If the value is above 1, then the virus spreads rapidly. The lower the value, the more slowly it spreads; meaning that the virus will eventually stop spreading as it is not infecting enough people to maintain the outbreak. Each country and region will have different R numbers based on the community’s behaviours and actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F09\u002Fcovid-19-r-numbers.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30095\"\u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Source: https:\u002F\u002Fwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk\u002F\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Frt.live\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Rt COVID-19\u003C\u002Fa> is a good source for R data in U.S. states. Most countries don’t have such an interactive online resource to display their R numbers and Rt COVID-19 could serve as a template for those looking to display their own country’s values.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>2. Looking past the drain: sewage data\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>It might sound unlikely, but wastewater holds valuable COVID-19 information. By analysing levels of COVID-19 genetic material in sewage, epidemiologists \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fsewage-data-as-a-surprising-predictor-for-covid-19-cases\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">can predict case numbers\u003C\u002Fa> by about 7-10 days in advance. That’s because viral material appears in faeces \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftheconversation.com\u002Fcoronavirus-wastewater-can-tell-us-where-the-next-outbreak-will-be-139917\" target=\"_blank\">within three days of infection\u003C\u002Fa> and can be detected even in asymptomatic and “pre-symptomatic” patients. Countries like the \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theverge.com\u002F21283825\u002Fsewer-systems-coronavirus-seawge-data-warning-signs-cities\" target=\"_blank\">U.S.\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nnk.gov.hu\u002Findex.php\u002Fkoronavirus-tajekoztato\u002F777-enyhen-novekszik-a-koronavirus-orokitoanyag-mennyisege-a-szennyvizben\" target=\"_blank\">Hungary\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnews.sky.com\u002Fstory\u002Fcoronavirus-france-sees-significant-surge-in-cases-as-covid-19-traces-found-in-paris-sewage-system-12034944\" target=\"_blank\">France\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fnews\u002Fscience-environment-53257101\" target=\"_blank\">the U.K.\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftheconversation.com\u002Fwas-coronavirus-really-in-europe-in-march-2019-141582\" target=\"_blank\">Spain\u003C\u002Fa> are already analysing the information contained in wastewater. Even your country might be doing so – you might want to take a look at the local numbers to better plan ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F09\u002F202_tmf-01-768x432.png\" alt=\"Sewage data can contribute to forecasting outbreaks\" class=\"wp-image-29987\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F09\u002F202_tmf-01-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F09\u002F202_tmf-01-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F09\u002F202_tmf-01-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F09\u002F202_tmf-01.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Sewage data can contribute to forecasting outbreaks.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>While it sounds like an ideal predictor for infected cases, combining the information gathered from sewage analyses with standard epidemiological data, contact tracing and social media data can further help create the most reliable forecasting system to date. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Such a system will enhance the forecasting accuracy by analysing trends before cases erupt and recommending increased testing in specific areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Keeping track of the vaccine\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F09\u002Fcovid-19-vaccine-research-768x515.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30097\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F09\u002Fcovid-19-vaccine-research-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F09\u002Fcovid-19-vaccine-research.jpg 926w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Source: https:\u002F\u002Ftheconversation.com\u002F\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Many might think of a COVID-19 vaccine as the much awaited saviour. Governments are already jumping on this hype train. They are engaging in a vaccine race, prioritising economic gains and prestige over safety. Russia became the first country to approve a coronavirus vaccine for widespread use. But they cut corners to boast this feat. Their Sputnik V vaccine was \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fd41586-020-02386-2#:~:text=The%20Gamaleya%20vaccine%20has%20been,known%20about%20the%20experimental%20vaccine.\" target=\"_blank\">tested on only 76 volunteers\u003C\u002Fa> and skipped Phase III trials, which would better reveal the efficacy of the treatment and rare side effects, if any.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Ultimately, it’s \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fhow-did-we-screw-a-pandemic-up-so-bad\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">our own actions\u003C\u002Fa> that will determine the virus’ trend during the course of the year. Nevertheless, a properly-tested vaccine is on its way, albeit at a slower pace. Below you will find where to keep in touch with developments on COVID’s vaccine research.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>1. Tracking treatment candidates: \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.raps.org\u002Fnews-and-articles\u002Fnews-articles\u002F2020\u002F3\u002Fcovid-19-therapeutics-tracker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cstrong>COVID-19 therapeutics tracker\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Updated weekly, the COVID-19 therapeutics tracker lists the latest developments in treatment candidates. You will find details of their pharmacological class, the company behind a candidate and the trial phase it is in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>2. COVID studies: \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fclinicaltrials.gov\u002Fct2\u002Fwho_table\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cstrong>the WHO Database\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cstrong> \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>SARS-CoV-2 is a new virus and much research is required to better understand its impact on our health. Multiple studies are being conducted along these lines from the impact of work loss during the pandemic to cognitive decline after stroke and the impact of COVID-19. ClinicalTrials.gov \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fclinicaltrials.gov\u002Fct2\u002Fwho_table\" target=\"_blank\">created a database\u003C\u002Fa> of such ongoing and completed COVID-19 studies listed on the World Health Organization’s International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (WHO ICTRP). There are over 2370 studies listed with access to each study’s website. Updates to the list are done on a weekly basis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Test accuracy\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F09\u002Fcovid-testing-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30099\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F09\u002Fcovid-testing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F09\u002Fcovid-testing.jpg 795w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Source: https:\u002F\u002Fwww.denverpost.com\u002F\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Tests are crucial in determining the number of COVID-19 cases and help in taking appropriate public health measures. But checking the accuracy and reliability can get challenging. Fortunately, there are databases built specifically to help you find what you need regarding those COVID tests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>1. COVID-19 \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>In Vitro\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cstrong> Diagnostic Devices and Test Methods Database\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The EU’s Joint Research Center (JRE) \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcovid-19-diagnostics.jrc.ec.europa.eu\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">built an online database\u003C\u002Fa> to provide a comprehensive overview of all publicly available information regarding which \u003Cem>in vitro\u003C\u002Fem> diagnostic medical devices (IVDs), laboratory-developed devices and related test methods for COVID-19 bear the CE marking. The database also details the scientific literature behind COVID-19 test methods and devices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>2. The Our World in Data COVID-19 Testing dataset\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Our World in Data released an online, open-source \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fourworldindata.org\u002Fcoronavirus-testing\" target=\"_blank\">COVID-19 Testing dataset\u003C\u002Fa> that is updated twice a week. It gives detailed information about PCR tests performed in several countries around the world. While some countries’ data aren’t available, it offers a transparent approach to collecting and displaying these pieces of information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Becoming a COVID futurist: \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gjopen.com\u002Fsearch\u002Fquery?term=covid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cstrong>forecasting with the Good Judgement Project\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F06\u002F175_tmf-01-1-768x432.png\" alt=\"A crystal ball to tell you the future?\" class=\"wp-image-28585\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F06\u002F175_tmf-01-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F06\u002F175_tmf-01-1-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F06\u002F175_tmf-01-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F06\u002F175_tmf-01-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In these uncertain times, a new skill to develop that will become handy is preparedness. It will help you get better prepared for upcoming changes. One can fine-tune such a skill with \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Flearn-forecasting\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">forecasting\u003C\u002Fa>. The Good Judgement Project is a good place to start training. It even has \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gjopen.com\u002Fsearch\u002Fquery?term=covid\" target=\"_blank\">COVID-19 related topics\u003C\u002Fa>, where you can share your reasoning behind your predictions and learn about that of others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Getting the big picture: \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcronyclecovid19.substack.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cstrong>Corona Daily Newsletter\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cstrong> \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Staying on top of the news pertaining to the pandemic is no easy task with the rate at which new developments emerge. The \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcronyclecovid19.substack.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Corona Daily Newsletter\u003C\u002Fa> is here to help you stay on top. Its regular newsletters compile the latest data, news and podcasts from around the internet’s trusted sources. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The newsletter has been issued at a slower rate lately, mostly on a biweekly\u002Fmonthly basis, unlike the daily newsletters that were issued in the previous months. But it’s very useful and worth subscribing if you want a one-stop-shop for relevant news, rather than comb the internet for those.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F0409_covid_latvany-small-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27587\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F0409_covid_latvany-small-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F0409_covid_latvany-small-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F0409_covid_latvany-small.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>That’s a wrap for our list of vouched COVID-19 resources that you can use right now. We also invite you to download \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-medical-futurist-handbook-to-fight-against-the-covid-19-pandemic\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">our free e-book\u003C\u002Fa>, which contains more practical resources and tips to help you through the pandemic. If there are any other COVID-related resources that you use and wish to share, don’t forget to do so on our social media accounts!\u003C\u002Fp>\n",false,{"rendered":22,"protected":20},"\u003Cp>In the era of fake news, mask naysayers and, dare we say, covidiots, relevant news often gets lost under the rubble of conspiracy theories and […]\u003C\u002Fp>\n",16,30117,"closed",true,"","standard",{"_acf_changed":20,"footnotes":27},[31,32,33,34],6479,798,800,799,[36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52],542,6081,630,760,6151,6153,3083,6155,3085,6157,6159,4607,6161,4729,6163,427,6039,[54,55,56],950,952,953,[],[59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78],6145,1693,6147,1979,6095,6149,2649,6103,2655,6109,6111,6131,3181,6133,6139,6141,1587,5679,6143,1671,[80,14,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106,107,108,109],"post-30089","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-covid-19","category-digital-health-research","category-healthcare-policy","category-security-privacy","tag-online-resources","tag-vaccine","tag-digital-technology","tag-applications","tag-who-dashboard","tag-worldometer","tag-covid","tag-johns-hopkins","tag-covid19","tag-jhu","tag-the-covid-tracking-project","tag-good-judgement-project","tag-r-number","tag-who","tag-corona-daily","tag-testing","tag-sewage-data","project_category-medical-professionals","project_category-policy-makers","project_category-researchers",{"id":24,"alt_text":111,"caption":112,"description":113,"media_type":114,"media_details":115,"post":5,"source_url":143},"The Most Reliable COVID-19 Online Resources","Our ultimate list of COVID-19-related resources we stand by","These are the resources you can trust, vouched by The Medical Futurist team.","image",{"width":116,"height":117,"file":118,"sizes":119,"image_meta":141},1920,1080,"2020\u002F09\u002F206_tmf-01.png",{"medium":120,"large":126,"thumbnail":131,"medium_large":135,"1536x1536":136},{"file":121,"width":122,"height":123,"mime-type":124,"source_url":125},"206_tmf-01-370x208.png","370","208","image\u002Fpng","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F09\u002F206_tmf-01-370x208.png",{"file":127,"width":128,"height":129,"mime-type":124,"source_url":130},"206_tmf-01-768x432.png","768","432","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F09\u002F206_tmf-01-768x432.png",{"file":132,"width":133,"height":133,"mime-type":124,"source_url":134},"206_tmf-01-150x150.png","150","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F09\u002F206_tmf-01-150x150.png",{"file":127,"width":128,"height":129,"mime-type":124,"source_url":130},{"file":137,"width":138,"height":139,"mime-type":124,"source_url":140},"206_tmf-01-1536x864.png","1536","864","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F09\u002F206_tmf-01-1536x864.png",{"aperture":142,"credit":27,"camera":27,"caption":27,"created_timestamp":142,"copyright":27,"focal_length":142,"iso":142,"shutter_speed":142,"title":27,"orientation":142},"0","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F09\u002F206_tmf-01.png",{"cta_type":145,"cta_color":27,"subtitle":27,"related_books":146,"related_posts_footer":149,"related_posts":20},"subscribe",[147,148],27927,25985,[150,151,152],27325,29265,27467,{"yoast_wpseo_title":154,"yoast_wpseo_metadesc":155,"yoast_wpseo_canonical":15},"The Most Reliable COVID-19 Online Resources: Your Ultimate Guide - The Medical Futurist","Our ultimate list of COVID-19-related resources. 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You yourself are probably reading this at home under a national lockdown or by practicing social distancing, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.imperial.ac.uk\u002Fmedia\u002Fimperial-college\u002Fmedicine\u002Fsph\u002Fide\u002Fgida-fellowships\u002FImperial-College-COVID19-NPI-modelling-16-03-2020.pdf\">effective measures\u003C\u002Fa> recommended by public health authorities. Such advice from local authorities and recognized health institutions have to be taken seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Nevertheless, abiding to the #stayathome mantra does come with some caveats. It’s putting a strain on people’s physical and mental health who are forced to face the same walls every day. Relying on online outlets for information and news proves to be challenging due to widespread misinformation, termed as an ‘\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.technologyreview.com\u002Fs\u002F615368\u002Ffacebook-twitter-social-media-infodemic-misinformation\u002F\">infodemic\u003C\u002Fa>’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Medical Futurist team always strives to bring accurate news and resources to the public. With the ongoing pandemic, it has not been any different. With our expertise in digital health and technology, we aim to make living in the times of the pandemic a little easier with such methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As such, we present our handbook, featuring a collection of trusted resources you can use right now from keeping track of the disease’s spread in your country through digital health apps for your mental wellbeing to helping find a cure with your computer. Our curated examples, ongoing projects and reliable resources are here to aid in your fight against COVID-19.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Below you’ll find examples of selected technological efforts helping in these challenging times. We elaborate on these in our \u003Cstrong>free e-book \u003C\u002Fstrong>titled ‘\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.patreon.com\u002Fposts\u002Ffree-e-book-and-35809296\">Digital Health and the Fight Against the COVID-19 Pandemic – The Medical Futurist Handbook\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>’. As we come across more resources, we will update it so that you have the most up-to-date resources handy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Ca class=\"img\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.patreon.com\u002Fposts\u002Ffree-e-book-and-35809296\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F0409_covid_latvany-small-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27587\"\u002F\u003C\u002Fa srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F0409_covid_latvany-small-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F0409_covid_latvany-small-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F0409_covid_latvany-small.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Keeping track of the spread\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The statistics surrounding the novel coronavirus keep changing at such a fast rate that data from a couple of hours ago are already obsolete. To be in touch with the latest figures, online dashboards are our go-to solutions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Johns Hopkins University’s \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgisanddata.maps.arcgis.com\u002Fapps\u002Fopsdashboard\u002Findex.html#\u002Fbda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">online dashboard\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Csup> \u003C\u002Fsup>provides real-time data from all countries in the form of an interactive map. It collects data about the spread \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsystems.jhu.edu\u002Fresearch\u002Fpublic-health\u002Fncov\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">from various trusted sources\u003C\u002Fa> and aggregates them in an easy-to-understand manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bing.com\u002Fcovid\">interactive Bing map\u003C\u002Fa> from Microsoft is another alternative. On top of showing the active, recovered and fatal cases globally and countrywise, it lists related news. However, its updates might not be the most timely ones, according to \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"some reports (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theverge.com\u002F2020\u002F3\u002F16\u002F21181303\u002Fmicrosoft-bing-covid-19-pandemic-map-news-stories-videos\" target=\"_blank\">some reports\u003C\u002Fa>. Nevertheless, it can give a general idea of the current situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F03\u002FBing-COVID-19-Map-768x404.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27329\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F03\u002FBing-COVID-19-Map-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F03\u002FBing-COVID-19-Map-1536x808.jpg 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F03\u002FBing-COVID-19-Map-2048x1077.jpg 2048w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F03\u002FBing-COVID-19-Map-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Source: https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bing.com\u002Fcovid\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Mental wellbeing at your fingertips\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Juggling with the reality of the pandemic is putting everyone’s mental health under pressure. Half of the adults in the U.S. report high levels of anxiety due to the COVID-19, says the  \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.psychiatry.org\u002Fnewsroom\u002Fnews-releases\u002Fnew-poll-covid-19-impacting-mental-well-being-americans-feeling-anxious-especially-for-loved-ones-older-adults-are-less-anxious\" target=\"_blank\">American Psychiatric Association\u003C\u002Fa>. Thankfully, developers of mobile apps that help cope with the situation are lending a helping hand to both healthcare workers on the frontlines and people staying at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>For instance, Headspace is giving away its \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.headspace.com\u002Fhealth-covid-19\" target=\"_blank\">Premium features\u003C\u002Fa> to healthcare professionals working in public health in the U.S. The company also \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.headspace.com\u002Fcovid-19\" target=\"_blank\">launched a new feature\u003C\u002Fa> for free to the general public with meditations, sleep, and movement exercises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, meditation, mood and health tracking, Sanvello’s app helps its users get through challenging times. Since we are all experiencing such times, the company made its \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sanvello.com\u002Fcoronavirus-anxiety-support\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Premium content\u003C\u002Fa> freely available.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F03\u002Fminfulness-meditation-yoga-app-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27331\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F03\u002Fminfulness-meditation-yoga-app-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F03\u002Fminfulness-meditation-yoga-app-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F03\u002Fminfulness-meditation-yoga-app-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F03\u002Fminfulness-meditation-yoga-app.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Source: https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mindful.org\u002F\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Remote risk assessment\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Stuck at home and want to know if you should get tested for COVID-19 without having to go to the hospital? Dedicated chatbots are here for that!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Emory University’s School of Medicine launched a ‘\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fc19check.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Coronavirus Checker\u003C\u002Fa>’ that assesses your COVID-19 risk following some questions and gives recommendations according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The latter teamed up with Microsoft’s Healthcare Bot service to develop the \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cdc.gov\u002Fcoronavirus\u002F2019-ncov\u002Fsymptoms-testing\u002Ftesting.html\" target=\"_blank\">Coronavirus Self Checker bot\u003C\u002Fa> to help users make decisions about whether they should get tested. For U.S. users, it also shares the contacts of local health departments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you want the advice of a healthcare professional, then \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fcovid-19-was-needed-for-telemedicine-to-finally-go-mainstream\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">telemedicine services\u003C\u002Fa> are ready-made solutions. Demands for these \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fqz.com\u002F1821549\u002Ftelemedicine-faces-unprecedented-demand-in-the-wake-of-coronavirus\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">faced a surge\u003C\u002Fa> amidst the pandemic. Some like  \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedium.com\u002Fplushcare-insider\u002Fplushcares-covid-19-response-including-our-efforts-to-launch-at-home-testing-82a5ebc5e3c1\" target=\"_blank\">PlushCare\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.everlywell.com\u002Fblog\u002Fnews-and-info\u002Four-commitment-to-fighting-covid-19\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Everlywell\u003C\u002Fa> are working on at-home COVID-19 testing kits for their users.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F012_health_chatbot-1-768x432.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26459\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F012_health_chatbot-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F012_health_chatbot-1-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F012_health_chatbot-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F012_health_chatbot-1-512x288.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F012_health_chatbot-1-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F012_health_chatbot-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Crowdsourcing solutions\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>We’re all in this together and we can each contribute to fight the pandemic, right at home. That’s why organizations are turning to people to crowdsource for solutions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpages.semanticscholar.org\u002Fcoronavirus-research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">free database\u003C\u002Fa> with over 45,000 scientific articles pertinent to COVID-19 has been set up by researchers. This will allow scientists to easily find useful information on the disease and advance research in this field. Moreover, it can help A.I.-based algorithms to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.technologyreview.com\u002Fs\u002F615367\u002Fcoronavirus-24000-research-papers-available-open-data\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">mine for insights\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003Cem>The Lancet \u003C\u002Fem>also made content about the novel coronavirus published in its journals freely accessible via the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thelancet.com\u002Fcoronavirus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Coronavirus Resource Centre\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Calling to creative minds is Agorize, an open innovation challenge platform. It launched the  \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.agorize.com\u002Fen\u002Fchallenges\u002Fcode-life-challenge\" target=\"_blank\">Code Life Ventilator Challenge\u003C\u002Fa> to incentivise the community to create the best low-cost, user-friendly and easy-to-manufacture ventilator design. The top three in the list will be awarded cash prizes and their designs will be downloadable for free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F04\u002Fcrowdsourcing-ideas-768x410.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27471\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F04\u002Fcrowdsourcing-ideas-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F04\u002Fcrowdsourcing-ideas.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Source: https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002F\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As mentioned, we further elaborate on these topics and more in detail in \u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.patreon.com\u002Fposts\u002Ffree-e-book-and-35809296\">our free e-book\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Moreover, we will update it with new and helpful sources in a timely manner. If you’ve come across relevant examples, don’t hesitate to share them with us on social media! In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the e-book and make the most out of it so that we can fight the pandemic together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"rendered":224,"protected":20},"\u003Cp>Under the threat of COVID-19, governments are taking drastic measures worldwide to break the chain of the virus’ transmission. 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