Catherine Burges and Abigail Cushman, Technology Editors
@cburges_courant and @abigailccourant
The world is combating an unprecedented pandemic, but amidst this chaos #1 rated Medical App in the Apple App Store, COVID-19Tracker, provides information about the Coronavirus.
HealthLynked has developed this free to download Coronavirus tracker that allows users to self-report systems, seek medical care, and track the spread of the virus. With a 4.6 rating in the Apple App Store, COVID-19Tracker gives statistics about Corona cases, symptomatic and asymptomatic, as well as deaths worldwide. Along with facts about the virus, COVID-19Tracker showcases a consistently updated reel of media regarding the biology of the virus, happenings in relation to the virus, methods of treating the virus, and more.
Confirmed cases are shown in red. Confirmed deaths are shown in black. Asymptomatic are users that have tested positive without expressing symptoms, which is shown as dark green. Users that have not tested positive but have some symptoms are shown in yellow. Users who self-report positive are shown in pink.
The tracker also shows all the latest news about the virus from around the world to keep users updated. It provides current numeric global statistics as depicted above, updating data every 30 minutes.
COVID-19Tracker also has a collection of constantly updated articles about the virus, including recommendations for limiting the spread of the virus and keeping yourself healthy. As there is still no cure for the virus, it is important that everyone takes the following precautions:
- Limit travel
- Senior citizens should avoid contact with others
- If you feel sick, stay home and let someone know
- Avoid contact with those who are sick
- Avoid touching your face
- Clean and disinfect objects
- Cover your cough
- Wash your hands
