Facebook It also joins the coronavirus figures. Now social networking launched an online service where it aims to assist local governments and hospitals, which in many cases is overused. At the end of the day Facebook reaches more than 2 billion users, so it is able to produce direct tools and great social support, such as this one.
Currently, the tool contains data from the United States only as the data compiled is for research conducted by a team of Delphi researchers at Carnegie Mellon University – Pennsylvania. However, worldwide data will be entered shortly, as announced by Mark Zuckerberg – the founder of Facebook – in the Washington Post.
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Specifically, the map shows the percentage of people with symptoms. Because it is technically impossible for everyone to get tested for coronavirus right now, there are so many people infected with this population. There are many asymptomatic people and many others who show symptoms and are likely to get sick and, which could be worse, require the help of doctors. For this reason, Facebook will probably start doing this type of testing for its users, including them if their credentials match those of COVID-19.
Map of Coronavirus Symptoms
This map can be contacted from a mobile phone and computer. Usually with it Facebook will update the information displayed will be daily.
Facebook's efforts are focused on knowing the true number of infected people – and more importantly, the asymptomatic population -. Researching the population and finding out who has the symptoms is a very smart way to get closer to the actual number, giving us an idea. Also, can let hospitals know how many people may need medical care and prepare for it.
"The study asked people if they had any symptoms like this fever, cough, shortness of breath, or loss of smell, which are compatible with COVID-19. Because the fact that receiving these symptoms is the beginning of a serious illness, this study can help determine how many cases the hospital can see in the coming days, as well as provide an initial indication of how this outbreak is rising and where the curve is effectively curtailed, ”says the FB founder in the Washington Post.
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In addition to this tool, Facebook also spends hundreds of millions of dollars against coronaviruses, and has developed a joint program with New York University and the research institute at Mila in Montreal to use the center. Artificial Intelligence that is able to accurately predict needs of scarce resources such as respiratory equipment or hygiene equipment.
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