COVID-19

Group 42 and Oxford Nanopore Technologies have released details of a promising end-to-end solution that can mass screen for SARS-CoV-2.

Two-in-five Brits felt lonely before COVID-19, but with social distancing restrictions currently in place, people are turning to tech to help them stay connected through the coronavirus crisis, according to a study commissioned by Kaspersky.

The first batch of these devices will be delivered in the later half of this month, said Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister-in-charge of the Smart Nation initiative.

Also: A deep dive on Verily's Project Baseline; Intermountain Healthcare launches home-monitoring program.

Credit reference database check requirements could prevent people from ordering home testing kits.

The recently unveiled, liquid-free UVLicht Sterilizer is the first brand of its kind to be founded in the Emirates. Currently self-funded by its founder, the company is reportedly in the process of scoping investors. 

An International Digital Accountability Council report is the latest suggesting that a number of COVID-19 apps are missing key security measures. 

Enli Health Intelligence's CMO Dr. Joseph Siemienczuk describes the role of pop health IT during COVID-19 or any pandemic.

This week's top stories include shadow pharmacies peddling bogus COVID-19 cures, HHS giving hospitals additional aid and the challenges of optimizing the combination of virtual care and in-office visits.

Also - NHS Digital integrates the eConsult digital triaging service into the NHS App.