PANJIM: In a praiseworthy step, Goa on Saturday became the first State in India to adopt an automated technological solution for the citizens to carry out Self-Assessment Test for COVID-19.
The App, developed with the support of Innovaccer.Inc, headquartered in San Francisco, also provides information on self quarantine, helpline numbers to reach out for information related to coronavirus, which originated from China, and has spread its wings in India, too. Goa, however, has not reported any positive case, so far. The App was launched on Sunday by Health Minister Vishwajit Rane.
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Rane said that Innovaccer would assist the citizens to conduct a self-assessment test, where the person fills a survey based on the symptoms and the solution will assist them to take the next step accordingly without having to physically visit a healthcare facility.
“The partnership with Innovaccer is one of the critical elements in our strategy to address the COVID-19 pandemic in the state of Goa and the nation. We are proud to become the first state in India to adopt technology solutions to tackle Coronavirus. I appeal to all our citizens to make use of the Application to the fullest and take necessary safety measures,” he said.
Rane said that the coming week is going to be very crucial for the nation and hence, all precautions have to be put in place to ensure safety of people of Goa.
Speaking at the launch, Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC) dean Shivanand Bandekar, said, “It is a very critical time for everyone in the nation as we tackle this crisis at hand. It is imperative that we explore every possible way to curb this pandemic, and technology is one of the weapons in our arsenal to tackle this situation. This app will allow citizens the ability to quickly screen themselves for COVID-19 in an automated fashion”.
The COVID-19 Practice Assistant automatically sends the educational materials on prevention guidelines, steps to take in quarantine, and other relevant information from the Directorate of Health. The solution automates the identification processes by sending self-evaluation assessments as patients book appointments.
