China uses data tracking and artificial intelligence to fight coronavirus

In an effort to help contain spre of dely coronavirus which has infected more than 30,000 people and killed more than 600 people on mainland, Chinese authorities have turned to data tracking and artificial intelligence. In race to contain virus, Beijing has turned to a familiar set of tools in ir arsenal.

New methods of fighting virus

According to reports, several Chinese tech firms are busy developing apps that will help combat virus.  re is one such app that helps people determine if y have previously take a flight of train with confirmed virus patients. In Guangzhou., authorities have deployed robots in one public plaza that scolds passersby for t wearing a mask.

In Beijing, reports have indicated that one apartment complex is using flight and train data to keep tabs on complex residents travel history. In Shanghai, y have begun using robots to patrol streets and parks in order to spre awareness about epidemic prevention and control.

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In dition to data China has also turned to use robots to help fight spre of Coronavirus. According to international media, a Shanghai-based enterprise has deployed 30 disinfection robots in various hospitals in Wuhan which is widely considered epicentre of viral outbreak. white disinfection robots are reported to have a hydrogen peroxide sprayer on ir hes and nine ultraviolet lamps in its belly.

robots can perform multiple forms of disinfection in various environments. Currently, se robots have been deployed in isolation wards, ICUs, operating rooms and fever clinics in major coronavirus treating hospitals, including Central Hospital of Wuhan.

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China has called upon members of China's Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector to help fight against coronavirus. According to reports, robots are being used in China in order to reduce cross-infection risks and improve efficiency. 

'Global Health Emergency'

outbreak took place in Wuhan in January and multiple countries have started evacuating ir citizens from country, and have decided to restrict entry of foreigners returning from China. World Health Organization (WHO) declared Coronavirus as a 'global public health emergency'. 

In order to tackle spreing virus, WHO stated that international community has launched a USD 675 million preparedness and response plan covering months of February through to April 2020.