UMC tests the smart bracelet that detects Corona earlier

The hospital is looking for 20,000 adults who would like to participate search. It comes to the extension Ava braceletIt is commonly used by women to monitor fertility.

Researchers hope that the device will help fight Corona. The bracelet continuously measures indicators such as temperature, heart rate and breathing. Before the wearer shows symptoms, the device can actually report an infection. The wearer is notified to be tested. Says Rick Groppi, professor of clinical epidemiology at UMC Utrecht. He is responsible for the investigation.

Participants wear the bracelet at night. This is the first smart device that processes data in real time. This is important because if you discover an infection with the Covid-19 virus at an early stage, you can isolate it immediately and thus the chance to infect another device. the future”.

Early detection of contamination

Participants wear the bracelet at night. “This is the first smart device that processes data in real time. This is important because if you discover an infection with the Covid-19 virus at an early stage, you can isolate it immediately and thus the chance to infect another device. An important role in containing this epidemic and identifying infectious diseases in the future”.