Taiwan’s ITRI Superfast Portable COVID-19 Test Kits Finds International Acceptance
Industrial Technology Research Institute received its first overseas order from Japan for its portable COVID-19 test kits that can generate results within an hour.
MIT Researchers Develop AI That Predicts How Proteins Attach
The machine learning model could help scientists speed the development of new medicines by predicting a protein complex like this in a matter of seconds.
Chip Device to Identify Asymptomatic COVID-19 Cases Rapidly
Taiwan developed a chip device to detect asymptomatic COVID-19 cases in three minutes with a 96.8% accuracy rate in sensitivity and a 95.1% rate in specificity.
India Develops AI-Based COVID-19 Diagnostic Algorithm
An alternative to regular RT PCR tests, COMiT-Net differentiates abnormalities in chest X-Rays between an affected lung and a non-affected lung and can ease the pressure to procure testing kits and processing centres.
PolyU Develops Novel Anti-Virus 3D Printing Material
An interdisciplinary research team from PolyU has developed the world’s first “anti-virus 3D printing material” that can kill the COVID-19 virus on surfaces as well as most common viruses and bacteria.
Machine Learning to Translate Text Products into Non-English Languages
The National Weather Service is looking for improved methods using Machine Learning tools to better serve Spanish speaking communities across the U.S.
Taiwan’s Digital COVID-19 Certificate Gains Recognition
All legal residents in Taiwan will be eligible to receive Taiwan’s digital COVID-19 certificate is accepted as equivalent to the EU Digital COVID Certificate so the Taiwanese can travel freely in all EU member states.
Monitoring COVID-19 Wastewater with Michigan Dashboard
The dashboard provides detailed, weekly analysis and interpretation of wastewater data and trends, providing public health officials early warning of COVID infection.
Benefits and Challenges of Diverse COVID-19 Apps
With individual U.S. states launching their own vaccine credentialing apps, the GAO suggested the government conduct studies to establish benchmark effectiveness and develop a national strategy.
Technology Makes Travel Easier in Singapore During the Pandemic
Singapore has developed several technologies from an app that can store a vaccination certificate to a colour-coded map that shows the restrictiveness of the rules in place for each country.
Improving COVID-19 Predictive Models with Machine Learning
With the help of an advanced machine learning technique, U.S. researchers suggest strategies for improving the performance of epidemiological models used to predict the course of pandemics.
New Zealand Vaccination Verification App Released for Businesses
Businesses can now use the Covid Pass verification app to check if their customers have been vaccinated. This approach will assist New Zealand in mitigating COVID-19 while also ensuring public safety.
Digital Vaccine Passports in the U.S.
To gain public trust in the security and functionality of digital passports in the U.S., the government should focus on securing the infrastructure, protecting mobile apps, and requiring adequate proof of identity.
Indian Institutes Collaborate to Upgrade Website Collating COVID-19 Data
Researchers will automate the process of data collection from central and state government websites and collate them, providing historical data as well as analyses on cases, recoveries, and vaccination levels.
Machine Learning Improves COVID-19 Tracing by Closing Language Gaps
U.S. researchers employ a machine-learning algorithm to predict people’s language needs, helping contact tracers resolve cases faster.
Over Half of Ha Noi Smartphone Users Install National Unified COVID-19 App
PC-COVID is the single app for all COVID-19 prevention and control activities in Vietnam, developed by consolidating separate apps for vaccine certificates, travel permits, health declarations and contact tracing into one.
Expanding Vaccination Initiatives with Tech in the Philippines
The government recently upgraded its VaxCertPH for domestic use and deployed mobile vaccination clinics for vulnerable Filipinos who have trouble accessing LGU vaccine facilities to strengthen various vaccine initiatives.
NTU Singapore Develops New Device to Identify COVID-19
To reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Singapore, NTU has developed a device that can assist scientists in trapping and moving viruses using light and would also benefit the country’s vaccine development.
New Zealand Develops Rapid Testing Tool for COVID-19
When New Zealand’s borders reopen, it has been acknowledged that measures such as immunity testing may supplement the high vaccination rates required to keep communities safe.
COVID-19 Risks Explained Via New Australian Online Tool
An online calculator to help people understand their risk factors for COVID-19 infection and vaccination has been launched by the Immunisation Coalition in collaboration with Australian researchers.
QR Programme Accelerated to Boost Digital Payments in the Philippines
Authorities are implementing inventive ways to encourage transactions as a way to contain the outbreak and keep people safe. The Philippine QR scheme is being hailed as a game-changer for the country’s digital payments.
Indonesia Builds Genomics Research Centre for Genome Sequencing
Indonesia’s government is committed to ramp-up whole genome sequencing and other bioresearch to discover new variants and produce vaccines which will be facilitated by the newly developed genomic research centre.
Disinfection Robots Deployed in Singapore’s Healthcare Facilities
Singapore is the world’s second most automated country in terms of robotic development and the recent deployment of disinfection robots to health care to help mitigate COVID-19 is another feather in its cap.
Powering Vaccinations with Tech to Spur Philippine Economy
Tech empowered vaccination programmes will play a vital role in preparing people to join the workforce which will accelerate the country’s economic growth despite these challenges.
Quang Ninh, Vietnam Uses ICT to Fight COVID-19
Quang Ninh leads in the application of technology to fight COVID-19 in the country with plans to implement AI-based solutions, QR code scanning and camera systems to improve security and reduce transmission.
Vietnam Launches Campaign to Detect Loopholes on Anti-COVID-19 Tech Platforms
The programme aims to collect feedback from experts on possible errors and security loopholes on current technology platforms in the field, ensuring information safety and helping developers avoid emerging risks.
Vietnamese COVID-19 Control Vehicles to Get AI-Driven Tech Systems
Vehicles will have the Ai-enabled ‘safe travel’ application that will alert authorities when passengers, drivers, or staff do not wear face masks or social distance protocols are not maintained.
New Advanced Features for New Zealand’s COVID-19 Tracer App
The NZ COVID Tracer, established by the Ministry of Health has been widely used by New Zealanders and will now include a new tap and go feature developed by Victoria University of Wellington and other New Zealand small businesses.
Vietnam Debuts PC-Covid Mobile Application
Functions of the app include a COVID-19 card, health declaration function, COVID-19 vaccination information and testing results, movement tracking as well as news on pandemic prevention and control strategies.
NASA Looks for App to Monitor, Analyse Employee Vaccinations
To comply with the executive order, NASA is looking for an app that would allow for a quick, secure and efficient snapshot of their employees’ vaccination status.